# Wallet-Consolidating Cards The Plastc Card Can Replace Up to 20 Different Cards By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastc-card References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/plastc-card/) & [plastc](https://www.plastc.com/card) The smartphone is already helping people consolidate their lives on one single device, it is only natural that people would want to translate that aspect to other parts of their lives; enter the Plastc Card. It is a smart card that allows people to replace up to 20 cards with. Until the point that people can pay with their smartphones, the Plastc Card is the next best thing. Although the Plastc Card looks like a typical bank card, it does so much more. The Plastc Card is equipped with Bluetooth technology in order to perform a myriad of tasks including, but not limited to, checking balances to different accounts, E-ink touchscreen so that it can be controlled with ease and wireless charging. Overall, it provides security measures and convenience competing cards can't offer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Card Consolidation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a smart card that can consolidate the functions of multiple cards, improving convenience for users and reducing clutter. - **Bluetooth-enabled Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate Bluetooth technology into payment cards to enable additional functionalities such as balance checking and wireless charging. - **E-ink Touchscreen Cards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate E-ink touchscreen technology into cards to enhance user control and customization options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Financial Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new solutions for the financial technology industry by developing advanced payment card technologies. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the market of smartphone accessories by creating innovative card solutions that complement the capabilities of smartphones. - **Security and Authentication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve security measures for payment cards and other sensitive information by integrating advanced features like Bluetooth technology and E-ink touchscreens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [Connected E-Paper ID Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-id-card.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [All-in-One Digital Wallet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-wallet-app.md) - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [Digital Card Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passcollect.md) - [All-in-One Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet.md) - [Hybrid Metallic Leather Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-wallet.md)