Many stores arrange tempting promotions and offer great discounts. As a rule, in order to receive all the benefits, you must have a store discount card. And since many of us like to receive bonuses, cards begin to accumulate at first, then get lost, take up a lot of space and spend a lot of time looking for the right one in front of the cashier. It seems that mobile application developers are also familiar with these problems.
Electronic storage is a simple and convenient way to store all your discount and bank cards in one place. More specifically, their digital copies that you can download to your phone. You can use electronic cards using mobile applications that are released for Android, IOS and Windows platforms. Which applications to choose and how they differ, we will understand below.
Functional program for storing cards. Shows your discounts and bonuses. In addition to discount cards, it allows you to store bank cards and checks. Gives access to promotions, discounts and coupons in various stores. Gives you the opportunity to get a new e-shop card if you don't have one yet. A password or fingerprint is required to enter, making the application secure.
Free application that does not require registration. Allows you to download any discount cards. A public cards feature is available, allowing you to make joint purchases. With the help of geolocation, it determines the location and automatically "pulls out" the necessary map.
A simple application with minimal functionality. Choose a store from the list and scan your card. All.
In the application, you can not only keep your cards, but also make money on it. Discount cards can be rented to other users. For this, you get a cashback in virtual currency, which you can transfer to real money.
App recognized by Apple as one of the best. 120 preset cards, the ability to enter a new one, free of charge, simple and fast.
It gives you the opportunity to keep track of your discounts and bonuses, as well as get access to a variety of loyalty programs of the largest stores, restaurants, beauty salons, and so on. For free.
The program has exclusive offers that allow users to increase the discount and receive gifts. The addresses of the nearest stores are displayed. It is possible to track transactions carried out on the card.
In addition to storing cards, it can save business cards. And yet, it has a built-in editor for these very business cards, which allows you not only to store them, but also to create them. The application is free, but there is also a paid subscription. When connected, it becomes possible to disable ads and download an unlimited number of maps.
The apps can be downloaded from GooglePlay for Android-based smartphones or from the AppStore for iPhone owners.
To install, you first need to download the application you like. Some of them can be used immediately, some will require a quick registration and setting a password.
To gain access to the use of an electronic card, you need to transfer its barcode to your phone. To do this, depending on the selected application, you need to take photos of the front and back sides of the card, scan the barcode, or enter it manually. Just open the program and follow the instructions.
Using electronic cards is as easy as using plastic ones. Only instead of a card, you must present a smartphone. Open the app, select the desired card and present it at the checkout. The cashier reads it directly from the phone screen using a photo scanner. You will receive a discount, and bonus points will be automatically added to the card.
E-cards have one goal – to make your life easier and your shopping experience as enjoyable as possible. In order not to overshadow the joy of use, download applications only from trusted sources. Such programs are checked by antiviruses and are completely safe for you and your phone.
Discount cards are now an indispensable thing for saving money, as well as for getting nice bonuses from purchases. To make life easier for the holders of such cards, stores create special mobile applications for storing numbers and photos of discount cards. The client only needs to bring their phone to the scanner, and the barcode is counted in a second.
Such applications are very popular among regular customers of the store, because with its help you can receive bonuses without carrying a physical card with you, but simply show it on the phone to the seller. Let's take a closer look at what options the App Store offers us for storing our discount cards.
Application with a large number of partner stores. When you first log in, registration by phone number is required for further storage of user cards. It remains only to enter your contact details, take a picture of the card from the front and back. Now, when going to the store, the owner shows a barcode or card number, and the seller has no right not to accept the digital form of the discount card.
Wallet offers a variety of features for the convenience of its users: a message center with a store, notification of available sales and promotions, checking the balance and recent card transactions. Right in the application, you can also explore the offer store, where various companies offer to receive discount cards for free and start receiving bonuses on them.
This loyalty card storage assistant is similar to the previous option, but with increased convenience. On the start screen, the owner can select and add a map of both partner stores, and go to the section "Another Map" and enter her details there.
The main advantage of this application can be considered the ability to enable the Stocard virtual assistant, which will open your card and its data (barcode) on the lock screen every time the owner is near the desired store. Stocard also offers its own list of promotions and bonuses, which can be viewed right in the app. Accessibility is enabled for Apple Watch owners to use this device.
Collaborates with many different companies, from small cafes to large chains such as Lenta or Sportmaster. In addition, the user can add both their own cards and receive new ones directly in the application. CardParking has a nice design and a clear interface, so working with it will not bring unnecessary inconvenience, especially when shopping.
To add, just register and enter the discount card number. It is worth noting that registration by phone number takes a long time, so we recommend using e-mail or social media profiles. The main difference from competitors can be considered exclusive offers and promotions for obtaining free discount cards with an increased discount.
A minimalistic application that offers all the most necessary functions for managing your loyalty cards. When adding, a barcode is indicated, or the front and back sides are photographed. The main feature is the QIWI Bonus card, which is a replacement for discount and bonus cards with a magnetic stripe. Instructions for obtaining it are described in detail in the application itself.
Having a minimal set of tools for storing cards, PINbonus offers convenient sorting by date added and frequency of use, as well as editing them.
Provides its users to store maps of many stores, including large ones. After creating an account, all data on them will be saved in the cloud, so if you lose your phone or reinstall OC, the user is not in danger.
The program has an additional security system in the form of a secret code or Touch ID. Activation of such protection guarantees the user the safety of his data if someone has entered the application without authorization. Mobile-pocket also offers the addition of discount cards not only in Russia, but also in other countries of the world.
Standard application in the iPhone, which is originally installed on the phone. You can easily find it in the search or by asking Siri, saying "Wallet". This application allows you not only to add discount cards, but also bank cards for plane tickets, theater tickets, cinema tickets, etc.
However, it is worth noting that the possibilities of adding to Apple Wallet are extremely limited. This is due to the fact that this service does not have so many partners in Russia yet. Therefore, if the barcode is not readable for any reason, then try using other programs for storing discount cards.
Each of the presented applications provides its own set of functions and tools to make working with maps more convenient and efficient. Of course, the iPhone has a standard Wallet option, but it has limited functions when adding discount cards, so it is recommended to download alternatives from third-party developers and use them.
The “Sharing Discount Cards” movement is not new. We constantly give plastic rectangles to colleagues or ask friends for them. Now sharing has become even easier - digital analogues of cards can be used directly from the phone screen.
For experienced shoppers, the appearance of virtual cards means that now the discount will accumulate faster, and it will become cheaper to buy in any store. How so? Very simple! It is enough to publish the number (or barcode number) of your accumulative card on the Internet:
- and other users will earn a discount. At the same time, they will buy cheaper. Everyone wins! In the same way, you can find or ask for a discount card of a particular store, enter its data into a special application on your phone.
The procedure takes just two steps:
The program will either find the barcode in the database or generate it itself. Ready! Now you can substitute the phone screen with a barcode under the scanner and get a discount like a plastic rectangle. Isn't this a miracle?
Some programs use geolocation and show you the discount cards of stores that are located nearby. If this does not happen, select the one you need from the list, present it at the checkout.
Check if the card is supported (especially relevant for numbers from the Internet), in most cases, you can on the official websites (sections "Check balance")
There are a lot of programs for storing discount cards. Here are the TOP 10 verified electronic wallets operating in Russia:
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OS | Number of cards | free |
Additionally |
StoCard | Android, iOS, Windows | not limited | complete | Huge database |
Cards Mobile (Wallet) | Android, iOS | not limited | complete | Russian design, there are discount coupons |
WmestoCard | Android, iOS | not limited | complete | Russian development |
cardved | Android, iOS, Windows | 200/unlimited | partial | Russian design, additionally stores business cards |
Pin Bonus | Android, iOS, Windows | 200 | complete | Russian development, stores all types of cards, a lot of advertising |
mobile pocket | Android, iOS, Windows | unlimited | complete | Works only with internet |
Card Parking | Android, iOS, Windows | not limited | complete | Russian development, a small list of pre-installed maps |
ApplePay | iOS | 12 | complete | |
samsung pay | Android | not limited | complete | |
AndroidPay | Android | not limited | complete |
In addition, every second store tries to create its own mobile application, so you can digitize your (and not only) card there.
Virtual cards are more convenient than plastic cards for several reasons:
Many programs have a list of companies that support the virtual discount system. There you are guaranteed to get a price reduction by simply presenting a barcode from the smartphone screen. With respect to other companies, there is no such guarantee - but this is not excluded!
Not everywhere progress penetrates with the same speed. However, in most cases the difficulties can be solved.
Problem |
Decision Some companies prohibit transferring their discount cards to anyone. In practice, blocking (or territorial restriction) of a card for this reason is extremely rare, but there have been precedents. If this happened to yours, claim it was lost and order a new one.
For example, a list of working card numbers and barcodes with maximum discounts that are supported in mobile applications.
Save a quarter of the price - isn't that a benefit? Several thousand rubles in exchange for five minutes of your time (download the application and enter the necessary data) - an excellent ratio! Share discount cards, change them and do not pay more than you need!
They are applied by bringing the phone screen to the photo scanner. The article discusses the top of similar programs that have proven themselves from the best side. PurseThe wallet provides an opportunity to move all the cards of shops, cafes, restaurants, gyms to the phone, free the wallet from unnecessary pieces of paper. When downloading the program, the user receives a 15% discount in Perekrestok stores. How to download discount cards to your phone? The process of adding cards to the catalog is simple: take a picture of it, add it to the app. All! When paying for purchases, present a phone with a card image, the cashier will scan the barcode, make a discount. Scanning, attaching bank cards, with account details are available. After this operation, the details will always be at hand, which will allow you to quickly and easily pay for services, fines, and pay receipts. Video review of the application "Wallet":
stockcardMore than 40,000,000 users nationwide store loyalty cards in this free smartphone software. Stocard excels at the speed at which their barcodes are scanned. The program allows you to accumulate bonus points. To do this, with each purchase, you need to open the barcode of the desired card and scan it at the cashier-operator. Stocard offers coupons, information on discount offers - for various outlets. Video review of the Stocard app:
getcardGetCard - allows you to make purchases with cashback. You can download it for free from GooglePlay, as a gift, the user is provided with 1,000 discounts per month. A quick scan will help you easily transfer all the cards from your wallet to your smartphone.
The client has the opportunity to receive cashback for purchased goods up to 25%. Money can be withdrawn not only to a bank card, but also to cellular, electronic wallets. Pin BonusHow PINbonus works:
Our partners: Sportmaster, Ikea, Gloria Jeans, Perekrestok, Colins, Detsky Mir, Wild Orchid, Rive Gauche, Svyaznoy. Application advantages:
Wallet PassesWalletPasses will help free your wallet from unnecessary weight - discount cards from shops, sports clubs, cafes, restaurants, pubs, etc.
Wallet Pass features:
BenefitsBenefitty is an "online" wallet where you can store discount cards, coupons, connect e-wallets, bank account details. In it you can find customer reviews, find out where and for what promotional offers with favorable conditions, cashback and a lot of other useful information. Benefits of using:
Application advantages:
All of the above applications for Android smartphones are designed to improve user experience. They allow you to unload the wallet, make it weightless. The development of IT technologies makes our life more interesting, richer, allowing you to save money by devoting less time to everyday life, leaving it for your favorite activities. Who in 2Q18 will fill their wallet with a bunch of plastic, torturing themselves and cashiers? That's right, those who do not know about discount card aggregator applications. These are applications that store hundreds of discount cards (loyalty cards, discount cards) inside themselves. Today we will understand the nine most used loyalty card aggregator applications in our country so that you can choose the most convenient solution for yourself. What for?Agree, it is much faster and cooler when you knock out a discount through the smartphone screen. However, according to Urban Airship, it turns out that way - more than 70% of buyers actually prefer a smartphone over a plastic card when it comes to receiving a discount at the checkout. And, according to Points statistics, 3 out of 5 customers prefer to see all their cards in one convenient application. To put an end to the need for such applications, I can give you an example of the British company Planet Organic - a chain of hypermarkets selling organic products. They are actively using digital methods to promote their brand, and have come to the conclusion that it is better not to pay big money to application developers, but to actively integrate into mobile wallets. Now let's move on to applications. iDiscountThe application is not only for storing loyalty cards, but also coupons and business cards. You can register via social networks or separately - by e-mail. Once there is registration, there is also synchronization - you can install the application on another device, log in and get all the cards there “over the air”. It's a little inconvenient when adding a discount card, because 100500 fields need to be entered. There is a barcode scan from the photo, thanks for that too. The application is not adapted to the long screens of modern smartphones, which is definitely a minus. getCARDThe application can not only store your discount cards, but also give them to "drive" other users, in fact, this discount social network. You will receive cashback from user purchases (up to 15%). Money will be accumulated in virtual currency, and then they can be converted into real ones and withdrawn. Accordingly, in the application you can rent other people's cards. Of the minuses - there is no application for iOS. mobile pocketThe easiest and fastest. You can store promotional codes, club cards, bonuses too. There is synchronization, of course, with quick registration using one of the social networks. You can store an unlimited number of cards. There is a tracking function for all store promotions. Of the minuses: very simple functionality, this is not suitable for everyone. United DiscountAnother simple and nezamorochnoe application. Suitable for those who do not want extra functionality. Loyalty cards and... Everything. There is synchronization. Functional buttons (tabs) are located at the bottom, which is a big plus in usability. There is no iOS version. PINbonusWhen registering, you are prompted to select the country in which you live and want to receive discounts. There are Italy, England, USA and other countries. I chose both Russia and the CIS. Adding cards is fast, which is a plus. Two tabs - "cards" and "discounts". In the "discounts" tab, discounts are selected for you. A simple solution for those who love not only a discount card aggregator, but also receive discounts. MatryoshkaOf the features: simple; there is a separate tab with offers (maybe this is an advertisement); there is a sorting of cards alphabetically, by date of addition, use; notification filter; nice design. Of the minuses: there is no database of maps, according to which you can quickly select a map and automatically generate a map image. This is not critical, but the soul of an aesthete will hurt. CardsWhat surprised me: the application is so protected that it was not even possible to take a screenshot. The application has all the necessary goodies: barcode and QR code scanning; store database; synchronization, etc. Of the features: you can store not only loyalty cards, but also coupons, gift certificates, bank cards, checks, transport cards and even event tickets. Four tabs: maps, dialogue, utility applications (coming soon) and profile. It is possible to register in the loyalty programs of partner stores and quickly receive discounts. Of the minuses: there is only an android application. stockcardGoogle Play recognized Stockard as the best app of 2013. There are all necessary functions. Synchronization, adding cards (both your own and others - for use). There are current promotions that are updated promptly. But a feature is the possibility of notifications by location. The “assistant” in the background knows where you are at the moment, notifies you about promotions in this store and gives you a map of this store so that you do not have to look for a long time. It may seem to some that the application is heavy, but in fact it satisfies almost all the needs of the user. PursePerhaps the most used and well-known loyalty card aggregator in our country. It has many functions, a serious and "expensive" design. Synchronization, adding maps and what was, one way or another, listed above - everything is there. Much to write and say nothing here. Suitable for those who want the maximum. Not really suitable for those who want a simple and lightweight application. By the way, in case you didn’t know, companies like Google and Apple also thought about making life easier for their customers. Loyalty cards and other cards can be added in the Google Pay and Apple Pay apps. Tell us below which of these apps you like best. |