Do you suffer from Mom Brain? I know I do. It’s totally an actual thing. There are days that I will grab my phone to Google something and as soon as the browser is open, I’ll forget what I was supposed to look up. Or I’ll walk into a room and have no idea what I was going to grab. With three kids, I’m always on the goo. I’m also often switching my wallet back and forth between my purse and my diaper bag. I can’t tell you how many times {more than I’d like to admit!] that I’ve been at a grocery store with a full cart only to realize that my wallet is back at home in a different bag. But you know what I never leave home without? My phone! Thanks to Softcard from Verizon, I don’t have to worry about being out without my wallet because now my phone IS my wallet.
Softcard from Verizon is a free app that allows you to store your credit cards and loyalty cards all in one place with a unique pin to open your wallet that protects your information! It’s also so easy to sign up – I did everything right from my phone! You can easily add eligible payment cards {American Express, Chase and Wells Fargo} to pay for purchases and get all the benefits and protections you would with your physical card. Don’t have those cards? Sign up for an American Express Serve® Account for free and you can add money to from your preferred debit or credit card.
The other problem besides my overflowing wallet is my key ring. It’s got way too many loyalty cards on it – I just can’t stop adding to it! But with Softcard, you can even add your loyalty cards – less bulk on the key ring! Right away, I added my Toys R Us loyalty card since I knew I would be shopping there soon. I ditched all of the loyalty cards off my key ring and I swear I feel so much better!
You might feel a little hesitant to tie all of your money to your phone. But Softcard uses state-of-the-art technology and layers of security to protect your information. There are passwords and pins galore! It’s also so easy to use. Tap your phone to the icon on the pin pad and you’re done.
Wondering if there are stores near you that even take Softcard? Before I started using the app on my phone, I thought there weren’t any stores nearby that I would be able to shop and try out the app. But you can pay with Softcard anywhere contactless payments are accepted, at over 200,000 locations nationwide! Just take a look at all of the different stores near me! I’m always running into Walgreens and now I don’t even have to bring my wallet with me.
If you’re planning on doing a lot of shopping soon – the holiday season is approaching – you’ll want to check out these fantastic offers that are right in your Softcard account!
* Spend $40 and Get $20: Verizon customers with an American Express Serve Account on Softcard from Verizon can get a $20 credit after you spend $40 or more on one purchase with your Serve Account through September 30, 2014. Terms Apply.
* First 3 Coca-Cola® drinks are FREE. After the first three free drinks, if you buy 10 more, you get another 1 FREE through December 31, 2014. You must sign up for the “My Coke Rewards” loyalty card within Softcard to take advantage of this offer.
* White House Black Market – $20 off $80 (ends 10/31)
* Osh Gosh – 20% off $40 or more (ends 9/30)
* Chico’s – $25 off $100 or more (ends 10/31)
* Carter’s – 20% off $40 or more (ends 9/30)
#PayWithMyPhone Twitter Party
Are you interested in learning more about Softcard? Join the Twitter Party on Thursday, September 25th from 12pm-1pm EST. Prizes include 2 $75 American Express Gift Cards and a Grand Prize of a $200 American Express Gift Card! RSVP now!
I’m such a techy person and I love that thanks to Softcard by Verion, even my wallet is going high-tech! Now, I’m off to shop!
I am part of the PTPA Brand Ambassador Program with Verizon Wireless and I received compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The Softcard related content is provided by Verizon Wireless. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Liz Mays says
There are some super incentives to getting started. I love that we’re headed this direction and away from physical cards.
Crystal says
I use the app to pay with my phone at Starbucks, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten. I would love to minimize the number of things I have to keep track of. This app sounds fantastic.
Nolie says
Kind of makes me nervous. SO much easier to have our information stolen.
Kathleen says
I had not heard of this before. I like the idea, especially since I forget my card sometimes, but it scares me having all that personal information on my phone.
Sarah | Must Have Mom says
How handy to not have to carry your cards with you! I haven’t heard of this before. Sounds awesome!!
Cara says
Oh gosh I need this! I would love to be able to store everything in my phone and not need my wallet!
Mandi says
I use an app for loyalty cards but haven’t stored actual bank and credit card information on my phone. Not sure how comfortable I am with the idea, but I do love the loyalty card app!
Mellisa says
This is awesome. I wonder if it’s in my area.
Elizabeth Ferree says
I have everything, including my kids cards’ in my wallet. I would love something like this. It is always a pain to pull out all the cards to find that one card. Only thing I don’t like is what happens if it is stolen, can a person just swipe it too?
Chelle @ Oh Just Stop Already says
That is so awesome! I hate lugging a wallet around it drives me batty.
Michelle says
What a great idea! My wallet is getting overloaded with loyalty cards!
Lisa says
I totally need this too!
Valerie Remy-Milora says
Wow this certainly simplifies life doesn’t it? I have to admit I’m still a bit uncomfortable with having bank info stored on my phone no matter how secure it may be,, but… you never know.