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Um so, I got my "prepaid app" card in the mail today. What I originally expected to be $25 applied to my account somehow - so i would have a credit to purchase apps with, I then found out to be a prepaid card which I assumed you could use to purchase apps.
What is literally is is a prepaid visa card - that you can use anywhere on anything you want - which can also be used when purchasing apps.
This is pretty neat IMO, in that I can do what I want with it - which now means my phone actually cost -$24.99.
I had to register the card @ prepaid.citi.com/uswindowsphone
this eventually leads you, at least in MD, to the same site and system used by the MD Dept. of Labor - which is what you get your unemployment prepaid cards through - in case anyone may already have an account, you may have to create a brand new one for your card. FYI
plan on using this probably for groceries or something
you can't use it anywhere but the app market
where does it say that?
svtfmook said:
you can't use it anywhere but the app market
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i been looking fdor it.
emjlr3 said:
where does it say that?
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when you filled out the info for the card.
plus people have tried using it at other places.
sauce plz????
I tried to use it a Chinese restaurant the other day on accident. It looks a lot like my my visa check card. It didn't work.
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Can you buy these cards?
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Can you buy these cards?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20311005
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just checked the T&C here:
https://windowsphone.promo.eprize.com/redemptionprogram/tandc
And verified the merchant codes here:
http://www.citibank.com/transactionservices/home/sa/a2/gsasmartpay2/reference/docs/h.pdf
It actually seems you may be able to use at any retailer that sell digital or electronic goods. I am going to attempt to use it at gamestop online now. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Just tried on Steam. It didn't work
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must be used at merchants with the following codes:
Merchant Category Codes of 4816, 4812, 4814, 5021, 5310, 5045, 5732, 5734, 5735, 7372 and 7379
I tried it at fandango.com yesterday and it did not work
4812 Telecommunications Equipment and Telephone Sales
4814 Telecommunication Services, Including Local and Long Distance Calls, Credit Card Calls
4816 Computer Network/Information Services
5021 Office and Commercial Furniture
5310 Discount Stores
5045 Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software
5732 Electronics Stores
5734 Computer Software Stores
5735 Record Stores
7372 Computer Programming, Data Processing and Integrated Systems Design Services
7379 Computer Maintenance, Repair and Services
Makes sense why Fandango would not work. Wonder if like Newegg or Amazon would work??
wonder if there is somewhere you can check MCC codes for various merchants??
I tried to use it to buy points on the Nintendo 3DS eShop; it didn't work. This was before I went through the website though - but I didn't think the card needed to be activated.
I wonder if I can use it at an AT&T store to buy an iTunes gift card?
I actually recieved two cards for my Radar.
I added one of the cards to my account, and love the fact, I can download app's and music.
With the second, after reading the TOS, and verifing the Merchant codes, I used the second one to pay my T-Mobile bill. It worked like a charm.
I also heard but haven't tried, you can use the card at Best Buy. But again, I do not know how true this is.
But hey, I love the fact that my Radar was free and then I got two WP App cards, and now I also am getting a $50 rebate card from T-Mo. So the move to WP had paid for itself over and over!
would be great if I could buy these prepaid cards instead of having to tie a credit card to zune...
I was wondering how good CitiBank is if anyone has it , I Want to open up a Credit account since I don't see Visa Coming in the near future I'm tired of using the Google Wallet Pre-paid Card. Is CitiBank worth it?
Also does anybody know if Google Keeps track of the amount of purchases used for Google Wallet, I want to see this functionality Grow to every merchant before everyone gets a NFC phone. I love The oooos and aaahhhs when using Wallet.
I love Google wallet. Im in Canada so i don't have native support for Google wallet but I use market enabler to fake T-Mobile so it works great either way. I was at a gas station. The other day and I saw the pay pay sign and I pulled the the nexus and just tapped it, I quickly paid (thanks to Google's free 10$) and left the cashier in awe.
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Ohhhhhh I know this already ive been using Google wallet for quite some time , but I was asking about citi bank I think you should read the OP. Again lol
I have been thinking of doing the same, opening a citi account. I keep looking for a pre-paid citi card (pay pass) that would link directly to my banks Master card, but haven't had any luck. I just hate the thought of another credit card. I wanted to get rid of one of my current cards so I requested a credit increase on the card I use the most. It was denied, but they sent me another credit card, Best Buy Rewards Card. WTF? I didnt want another card, lol. I wanted a increase so I could eliminate a card! I think the banks get some sort of break from the Federal Government for each account they have open Let us know if you do open a citi account and how the process is/went
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I have been thinking of doing the same, opening a citi account. I keep looking for a pre-paid citi card (pay pass) that would link directly to my banks Master card, but haven't had any luck. I just hate the thought of another credit card. I wanted to get rid of one of my current cards so I requested a credit increase on the card I use the most. It was denied, but they sent me another credit card, Best Buy Rewards Card. WTF? I didnt want another card, lol. I wanted a increase so I could eliminate a card! I think the banks get some sort of break from the Federal Government for each account they have open Let us know if you do open a citi account and how the process is/went
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Alright will do , others can still comment about Citibank and there service thanks
On my google wallet it said that i can use any bank card/ atm debit card that i have the citi bank and gpp are just there as options along side the other
U need to take a screen shot of that option. I have been through the app a lot and have never seen that option. That would be great if u could do that.
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Hi, i am not old enough to get a credit card yet, but wishes to purchase some apps in play.
Does anyone know any other means of payment? debit, paypal? or maybe a temp visa like Vanilla, can anyone voice their opinions of the reliability of such visas, thanks, and i really wanna support those.devs
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You don't need a credit card just a bank account, with a debit card, like you would use to pay for somthing in the shop.
Phone your bank and ask about it, or open an account
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You don't need a credit card just a bank account, with a debit card, like you would use to pay for somthing in the shop.
Phone your bank and ask about it, or open an account
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Just be careful which bank you go to as some give you a 'Maestro' card (Yorkshire Bank in my case) and these are not accepted by Google's Play store. I use my Barclays current account for that, the card has the 'Visa' sign on it which works fine.
The alternative is to purchase one of those pre-paid credit cards where you top them up at your local PayPoint shop and use them like a normal credit card (upto whatever balance you have put onto the card). Google "pre-paid credit card". Incidentally, PayPoint is a UK thing but I'm certain there will be equivalents world wide where you can top these cards up (for the benefit of any non-UK reading this).
In Australia we have Visa debit card, where you basically have a savings account which can utilise Visa payment system. Being Visa, I'd imagine it would be available in other countries.
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Some phone networks let you charge to the carrier I used to do this with my T-Mobile check on the payment screen if you can charge to your phone
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You don't need a credit card just a bank account, with a debit card, like you would use to pay for somthing in the shop.
Phone your bank and ask about it, or open an account
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i do have a debit, but have no idea where to link it to my google account
it doesnt have any expiration dates and stuff, so cant be used?
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Go to http://wallet.google.com and add it there, it'll then show up in Play Store when you go to purchase.
You'll either have as 'Valid till' or 'Valid thru' date on the card, use that for the date field.
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You can't use a debit/Interac card from a bank (CIBC, BMO, RBC, TD, etc) which links directly to your normal bank account. You can get a prepaid card from places like Money Mart however, which work just like the PayPoint one mentioned above. It looks just like a normal Mastercard/Visa, but you have to "deposit" (load) money onto it at Money Mart, or through an online bill payment with your normal bank, before you can use it. I had one of these as well before I was old enough for a real credit card.
I'm sure you have a Money Mart near you, if you don't understand my explanation here then you can go in to their store and ask them about it. I'm pretty sure they still have them. I think some of the banks also have similar cards but I'm not sure which ones. You could also ask your bank though, just go in to a branch or call them, and ask if they offer Visa/Mastercard prepaid debit cards.
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You can't use a debit/Interac card from a bank (CIBC, BMO, RBC, TD, etc) which links directly to your normal bank account. You can get a prepaid card from places like Money Mart however, which work just like the PayPoint one mentioned above. It looks just like a normal Mastercard/Visa, but you have to "deposit" (load) money onto it at Money Mart, or through an online bill payment with your normal bank, before you can use it. I had one of these as well before I was old enough for a real credit card.
I'm sure you have a Money Mart near you, if you don't understand my explanation here then you can go in to their store and ask them about it. I'm pretty sure they still have them. I think some of the banks also have similar cards but I'm not sure which ones. You could also ask your bank though, just go in to a branch or call them, and ask if they offer Visa/Mastercard prepaid debit cards.
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thanks, can u say Vanilla is a safe option?
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No idea what that is.
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Hi. Since I'm not rooted anymore, I figured I'd start setting up a mobile payment thingy. Anyone play around with the included ISIS or Softcard? I remember Google Wallet in the past, but I'm sure its much better now. Anyone try them both on the Note 4; and do you have a preference over the other? Thanks.
Edit: Claimed a bunch of $20 Amazon gift cards on Softcard for October. I'm now on a Tmobile Note 4 (rooted) so I can't use Softcard anymore. I guess Google Wallet is the way to go now...
I've been using Wallet since I for this phone and it works really well. I prefer wallet because I can load just what I want to my Google account and not use my debit card.
I've yet to see Softcard used in my area. As it is right now, only my local Walgreens uses gWallet, so neither is really useful for in-store purchases.
So why does the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have an app on my new phone? I haven't opened it to see what is is...
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Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
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I've yet to see Softcard used in my area. As it is right now, only my local Walgreens uses gWallet, so neither is really useful for in-store purchases.
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Here it's can be used at Chevron, Subway, Foot Locker, American Eagle, Mcdonalds and countless vending machines. Apparently it's using American Express Serve to add most of your cards, debit cards and back accounts.
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So why does the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have an app on my new phone? I haven't opened it to see what is is...
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It's on our Note 4's when you get them. After update, the app is now called Softcard.
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Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
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I dont think you need a special sim cause its included onto our Note 4's and easily downloaded from the PlayStore.
Here's a great reason to use Softcard. You get a $1 per tap up to $50 a month. It started in July and runs through the end of the year. All said, I'll have pocketed $300. Not counting the first time $50 sign-up bonus. Wallet's a solution looking for a problem and a cluster of an app UX wise.
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
I tried signing up for soft card but it says I need a new sim. That's dumb.
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Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
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falcons2 said:
I tried signing up for soft card but it says I need a new sim. That's dumb.
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There is a new sim that's required for softcard. It's called a "secure element" sim kinda like chip the Note 2 & other phones had built in to work with NFC. Now the NFC works with your sim's secure element so just stop in a store & ask then to swap your old micro sim for the new one.
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There is a new sim that's required for softcard. It's called a "secure element" sim kinda like chip the Note 2 & other phones had built in to work with NFC. Now the NFC works with your sim's secure element so just stop in a store & ask then to swap your old micro sim for the new one.
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I just got a new sim less than a month ago lol. Looks like I'll be getting another.
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I just used google wallets tap to pay yesterday for the first time ,and it work flawlessly at mcdonalds, I used it with my debit card. I think tap to pay is an amazing and convenient way to pay and it goes beyond just being secure its also safer at a POS. I myself work at gas station, i help hundreds of people a day who are constantly on their phones, whether it be in hand texting or making a call. When it comes to making your purchase at a POS you have to (most likely 9/10 people have their phones in hand already) put your phone down ( again most people will put their phone on the counter), pull out your wallet, find the card in our tightly packed wallets people have with all the cards we carry now a days. Swipe your card on the POS, put it back in your wallet, and HOPE you remember to pick up your phone and walk out with all your belongings. Where as with a Tap to Pay device, your phone being in your hand already, you load up your app or if you device already recognizes the POS, It will already have a credit/debit card preselected and just hover it over the POS and bam done. No having to dig out your wallet, leaving your stuff on the counter. Which means less potential to leave your phone or wallet behind, or even someone one just swiping it off the counter when your not paying attention.
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I just used google wallets tap to pay yesterday
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What you're describing applies to mobile payments in general. The only difference between Softcard and Google Wallet is the card's you can associate to them. Anywhere you can use one you can use the other.
Speaking of which, Rite Aid and CVS just deactivated their NFC networks to join Walmart, Best Buy, Target and others in MCX which is merchant sponsored and barcode based. With AT&T, VZW, T-Mobile, and a bunch of banks sponsoring Softcard, merchants with three trillion in revenue sponsoring MCX, and Apple and a bunch of banks sponsoring Apple Pay,
Google's pretty much on their own with wallet. If Google can't control what third parties do with Android their ability to dictate to merchants and the financial industry what to do with mobile payments sure ain't going to be any easier.
http://www.mcx.com/
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this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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How did you find out about this? I can't find anything about it.
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netnerd said:
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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Never mind! Found it!!
netnerd said:
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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I added a credit card and debit card. Added funds to my softcard. Now how long does it take before I receive the 20 bucks from amazon for each card I add? The cards I added was not on there list. Is that going to be an issue?
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borijess said:
I added a credit card and debit card. Added funds to my softcard. Now how long does it take before I receive the 20 bucks from amazon for each card I add? The cards I added was not on there list. Is that going to be an issue?
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credit cards only. American Serve card doesn't count. if you added American express, Wells fargo, or Chase, you will get 20$ for each card added AFTER you use that card on phone to pay at least once by Oct 31, 2014 (this friday). I added 2 American express, 1 chase card, I received 60$ amazon card.
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I tried using Isis/SoftCard, but it wouldn't take any of my regular cards! I had to use American Express, or sponsored banks. So I called American Express thinking that their prepaid card was one that charges your actual card when a payment goes through. No. You have to load the card, then use the card on SoftCard. For me, this is a waste of time. So then I used Goggle Wallet which accepted all my cards in a hurry, and I've been using it ever since! And I mean, c'mon, what Google product doesn't out perform some off-brand?
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I tried using Isis/SoftCard, but it wouldn't take any of my regular cards! I had to use American Express, or sponsored banks. So I called American Express thinking that their prepaid card was one that charges your actual card when a payment goes through. No. You have to load the card, then use the card on SoftCard. For me, this is a waste of time.
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you in such a hurry, no time to waste! this is why your pocket keeps dropping dollar bills! Isis (softcard) give you 1$ cashback on every purchase, google wallet give you sh$t! why pay more??
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you in such a hurry, no time to waste! this is why your pocket keeps dropping dollar bills! Isis (softcard) give you 1$ cashback on every purchase, google wallet give you sh$t! why pay more??
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I do not have any cards that support this app natively. So for me, it's not worth the hassle of signing up for a new card with American Express, loading the card, then using it with SoftCard every time I wish to make a purchase.
You don't have to specifically load the Amex Serve card to use it. Once you sign up for it you link a debit card to it. When you use the phone to tap and pay, the funds get transferred from your debit card to the Serve card and then to the retailer. So the retailer never sees your debit card, just the Amex Serve card number. It's very easy to use, and like the person above said you get $1 back per purchase through the end of the year. I have also made over $300 back through the program. Been using it since April with the Galaxy S5 and now on my Note 4.
After fulfilling the requirements, nothing. I called Samsung and they said they will "investigate". Still nothing, and the promo is over. Kind of a hard way to earn $20. Hs anyone been successful in getting it?
I got it instantly
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Same as above. I used my Samsung Pay at the grocery store. Within minutes I had the $20 visa card.
How to install Samsung Pay? On my phone it's missing.. Also I can not find on Play store and or Samsung store.. Any other options to download and install it? Can somebody make app backup and attach it..
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KB112 said:
Same as above. I used my Samsung Pay at the grocery store. Within minutes I had the $20 visa card.
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That's how I expected it to work. Thanks for the replies. Don't know why I didn't get it.
$5 for you. $5 for me.
So anyone wanting additional $5 through Samsung pay enter this code: E9C3E1
Used on a work vending machine and had my Samsung debit card before I sat back down. Check your spam folder?
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i got it literally 20 secs after I paid and was walking out the store.
I did not get it instantly. This is how you have to do it. When you go into the Samsung Pay app you have to go to the "more" option on the top right. Then click on "promotions" and find the promotion in the list. You have to accept the terms and conditions before it will send you the digital gift card. Hope this helps.
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I did not get it instantly. This is how you have to do it. When you go into the Samsung Pay app you have to go to the "more" option on the top right. Then click on "promotions" and find the promotion in the list. You have to accept the terms and conditions before it will send you the digital gift card. Hope this helps.
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Thank you, Volfan. Yes, I tried that also. I'm wondering if it was because I used an Amazon.com card. It is underwritten by Chase and can be used anywhere, so I don't consider it a "private label" card, which is excluded from the promo. Of course now the promo is over, so can't try another card.
I made a purchase and got confirmation in the app that I had earned the credit. But it got stuck on the last step--loading the rewards card--despite trying repeatedly over several days. I e-mailed Samsung about it, but haven't heard back--I suspect they're dealing with bigger issues.
Got mine right away
Here in Cambodia, samsung pay isnt even available. Such a complete let down. Why cant this kind of service available worldwide?