# Bluetooth Payment Cards The Stratos Card Consolidates All Plastic Cards into One By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratos-card References: [businesswire](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150303005373/en/Stratos-Launches-First-To-Market-Connected-Payment-Card-Shipping) & [stratoscard](https://stratoscard.com/) Able to combine credit, [loyalty, membership and debit cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-ring-1), the Stratos Card is a practical way to clean up your wallet. This smart [all-in-one card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passcollect) is designed to be universally accepted and make secure payments. The Stratos Bluetooth Connected Card works in tandem with the Stratos Mobile app and a Stratos Reader, which is used for adding new cards to the system. What sets this system apart from other cards that promise consolidation is that Stratos keeps you informed through a phone's lock screen for the purposes of delivering real-time information on the most used cards. Soon, Stratos also has plans to implement a predictive system that will make suggestions and provide insights based on history and geo-location. Going forward, Stratos' Co-Founder and CEO Thiago Olson boldly states: "Stratos is reinventing your wallet and cards just like the [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) and iTunes reinvented your CD collection." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Universal Payment Consolidation:** The Stratos Card combines multiple payment cards into one, offering a disruptive solution for cluttered wallets and simplifying payment transactions. - **Real-time Card Management:** Stratos keeps users informed through real-time information on the most used cards, indicating a trend towards enhanced card management experiences. - **Predictive Payment Intelligence:** Stratos' planned implementation of a predictive system that suggests and provides insights based on history and location shows the trend towards personalized payment experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fintech:** The fintech industry can leverage universal payment consolidation solutions like the Stratos Card to innovate and disrupt the traditional payment card space. - **Mobile Banking:** The mobile banking industry can benefit from the trend of real-time card management experiences, enabling users to conveniently manage and control their payment cards from their smartphones. - **Data Analysis:** The data analysis industry can tap into the trend of predictive payment intelligence to develop advanced algorithms and technologies that provide personalized payment recommendations and insights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilo-smart-business-card.md) - [All-in-One Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magcardgrip.md) - [Credit Card-Eliminating Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulwrist.md) - [Digital NFC-Enabled Business Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-nfc-card.md) - [Advanced Wallet-Friendly Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard.md) - [Sleek Modern Trackable Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracking-card.md) - [Bluetooth Finder Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircard-pro-and-airnotch-pro.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Ultra-Thin Wallet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-spot-tracker.md)