The times are changing!! Everything is going electronic and this is the latest way to make your life simpler and get rid of all that clutter! Softcard by Verizon is the perfect solution to getting rid of all those extra cards in your wallet and you can pay for purchases with your phone!
It does take a little bit to set up but I love that it takes the precautions that you need to make sure it is secure AND does everything from hold your loyalty cards to connect to your bank or credit card through SERVE by American Express. Once you get it all loaded up and set your SERVE account up, it is SIMPLE.
I mean… would you want to deal with this?
Or this?!
Literally, tap and go when you are at a merchant that accepts mobile payments. I found it very easy to use! The merchants that have this available have a little machine next to your normal card reader and like it says on the phone screen, you just hold it to the terminal and voila!
There are over 200,000 locations nationwide that are accepting this too!!
Even better? There are some MAJOR perks for signing up and getting started!! Here are the current special offers you can take advantage of:
- Spend $40 and Get $20: Verizon customers with an American Express Serve Account on Softcard from Verizon can get a $20 credit after they spend $40 or more on one purchase with their Serve Account through 9/30/14. Terms apply.
- $25 American Express Serve credit: Sign up for a new American Express Serve Account in the Softcard app through 8/31/14 and you can get a $25 Serve credit.
- $1 back on purchases: Tap to pay with an American Express Serve Account in Softcard and get $1 back on each purchase of $1 or more up to $50 per month with the Serve credit through 12/12/14. Terms apply.
- First 3 Coca-Cola drinks are FREE. After the first 3 free drinks, if you buy 10 more, you get another 1 FREE through 12/31/14. 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)
Pretty sweet right?!
I highly recommend it!! You can download the app from the Google Play store or the iTunes app store, depending on your phone. With the iPhones, you do need a special case to use the app.
It is compatible with smartphone that uses NFC (near field communication) technology to send payment info at checkout. The app is not supported on rooted devices.
I know many of you are probably thinking, is this safe? Well there is an ENHANCED SIM CARD that stores and protects your payment and other sensitive payment information to keep you protected.
Learn more about the Verizon Softcard tomorrow!! There is a Twitter Party on Thursday, September 25th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm EST. Be sure to RSVP for your chance to win one of 2 $75 Amex Serve Cards, or the grand prize of a $200 Amex Serve Card!! Woot!! Good luck!
Disclosure: 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. All opinions expressed here are my own.
This would be good bc just yesterday I was at Starbucks and realized I didn’t have my wallet but of course I ALWAYS have my phone. Luckily I was able to pay with my app.