# Corn-Based Credit Cards This Sustainable Credit Card is Made from 80% Biodegradable Material By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubs-sustainable-credit-card References: [nfcw](https://www.nfcw.com/2020/11/25/369329/ubs-launches-sustainable-credit-card-made-from-corn/) & [ubs](https://www.ubs.com/) Swiss bank UBS created a [sustainable credit card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arda-biomaterials) that's made from PLA, an 80% biodegradable material made from renewable animal feed corn. The corn-based plastic substitute sets the card apart as an environmentally friendly option and it supports the bank's commitment to not only sustainable products but also forms of payment. The contactless-enabled Optimus Foundation Credit [Card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-business-cards) Eco looks just like regular credit cards but offers a more sustainable composition thanks to its mindful material use. In 2021, UBS is introducing a digital-only card that can be used immediately upon acceptance. At a time when people are increasingly relying on [payment cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercards-touch-card) and other means of making contactless payments, a variety of physical cards are being updated with more eco-friendly designs. Image Credit: UBS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Payment Cards:** The trend of creating payment cards with sustainable and biodegradable materials is growing, offering companies opportunities to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Digital Payment Cards:** Digital-only payment cards are becoming more popular, presenting opportunities for financial institutions to provide convenient and contactless payment options for their customers. - **Sustainable Banking:** Sustainability is becoming a key focus for banks, and innovative products like the corn-based credit card create opportunities for financial institutions to differentiate themselves and attract environmentally conscious customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Financial Services:** Financial services companies are able to leverage trends in eco-friendly payment cards, digital payment cards, and sustainable banking to gain a competitive edge and attract environmentally conscious customers. - **Plastics and Packaging:** As companies search for more sustainable substitutes to traditional plastics and packaging, materials like PLA from renewable sources like animal feed corn could become more in-demand. - **Agriculture and Farming:** The rise of sustainable and biodegradable materials like PLA made from renewable animal feed corn could create opportunities for agriculture and farming industries to diversify and enter new markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Secure Card Recycling Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/card-recycling-system.md) - [Recycled Aircraft Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-credit-card.md) - [PVC-Free Gift Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renovo-gift-card.md) - [Compostable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoblvd-mojave-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rei-coop-mastercard.md) - [Custom Metal Credit Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-co-skin.md) - [Bio-Based Single-Use Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md) - [Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-styrofoam-alternative.md)