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30 Credit Card Innovations

From Suave Payment Suits to Credit Card Tip Jars

— May 12, 2014 — Tech
In today's technologically inclined and fast-paced world, credit card innovations are fast-spreading. Customers are a lot more inclined to quickly swipe their cards than wait for the cashier to give them their change. No matter what your personal pace in life is or how technology-friendly you are, there is a credit card innovation in this list that will appeal to you.

If you fit in the Wall Street, business-saavy demographic, The Power Suit will help you skip the entire card payment process entirely. The suit includes a chip and antenna in the sleeve in order to make payments with the wave of the wearer's wrist. Many credit card companies also offer up coinciding apps so that you can live-track your credit, purchases and payments.
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Plastic Scanning Apps
Plastic Scanning Apps
The Card-io App Takes the Hassle Out Of Paying With a Credit Card
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Wrist-Replacing Wallets
Wrist-Replacing Wallets
The Pulse Wallet That Launched at CES 2014 Uses Palm Readings as Payment
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Smartphone-Connected Wallets
Smartphone-Connected Wallets
The SmartWallit Pro can be Monitored Using a Smartphone App
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Personalized Finance Trackers
Personalized Finance Trackers
The Money Wallet App Helps to Keep Budgets and Accounts Balanced
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Card-Copying Mobile Apps
Card-Copying Mobile Apps
The Lemon Wallet App Copies Cards Onto Your Phone for Convenience
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Voice-Activated Payments
Voice-Activated Payments
The Square Card Case App Simplifies Mobile Transactions
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Cosmic Credit Card Ads
Cosmic Credit Card Ads
The MasterCard Futuristic Space Ad is a Clever Way to Attract New Interns
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Biometric Buying Systems
Biometric Buying Systems
This New Payment System Lets You Buy Things with Your Face
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Biometric Bar Tabs
Biometric Bar Tabs
The Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel Utilizes the Biometric PayTouch System
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Charitable Card Readers
Charitable Card Readers
This Special Square Credit Card Reader Supports the Fights Against AIDS
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Virtual Credit Card Carriers
Virtual Credit Card Carriers
The ‘Loop’ Stores Your Credit Card Information for On-the
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Suave Payment Suits
Suave Payment Suits
The Power Suit Lets You Pay with the Wave of a Hand
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Candid Credit Card Campaigns
Candid Credit Card Campaigns
NAB Shows its Good Nature by Rewarding People for Their Honesty
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Cryptocurrency Credit Cards
Cryptocurrency Credit Cards
The Xapo Debit Card Makes Paying with Bitcoins Much Easier
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All-In-One Cashier Kits
All-In-One Cashier Kits
This Business in a Box Package by Square is Technologically Efficient
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Digital Payment Jewelry
Digital Payment Jewelry
The Disneyland Electronic Bracelets Act as a Credit Card
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Mini Mobile Payment Devices
Mini Mobile Payment Devices
'PayPal Here' Allows Easy Transactions for Small Businesses
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Feline Cartoon Currency
Feline Cartoon Currency
Singapore-Based Bank Launches Hello Kitty Debit Card
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Camp-Friendly Credit Cards
Camp-Friendly Credit Cards
Lighten the Camping Load with a Multi-Functional Credit Card Companion
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Credit Card Tip Jars
Credit Card Tip Jars
This Tip Jar Allows Credit Card Users to Make a Donation as Well
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Card-Generating Smart Wallets
Card-Generating Smart Wallets
The ‘Wocket’ Generates Electronic Versions of Debit and Credit Cards
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Bluetooth Credit Card Holders
Bluetooth Credit Card Holders
The Ping Wallet Alerts People When They're Credit Cards Fall Out
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Recycled Credit Card Holders
Recycled Credit Card Holders
These Convenient Accessories are Practical and Eco-Conscious
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Touchscreen Credit Cards
Touchscreen Credit Cards
The MasterCard Display Card Allows People to Create One-Time Passwords
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Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases
Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases
Keep your Credit Cards Safe with Otterbox's New Cases (SPONSORED)
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Card-Swiping Smartphone Cases
Card-Swiping Smartphone Cases
The Griffin's Merchant Case From CES 2014 Accepts Credit Cards
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Metal Credit Cards
Metal Credit Cards
The Archon Card Adds Extra Luxury to Your Purchases
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Anti-Identity Theft Wallets
Anti-Identity Theft Wallets
The Anti-Identity Theft Wallet Blocks Radio Signals From Intrusion
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Credit Card Protectors
Credit Card Protectors
The HuMn Wallet Blocks Identity-Stealing RFID Signals
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Hidden Compartment Phone Cases
Hidden Compartment Phone Cases
This iPhone Storage Case Keeps Important Items Together
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