August 31st, 2012
Review: Wallaby Consolidates Your Credit Cards and Maximizes Your Rewards
You’ve heard of cloud computing, but cloud purchasing?
It’s a new concept that tech startup Wallaby is introducing into the payments space. The Wallaby Card aggregates all of your credit cards into “One Card to Rule Them All”—a smart card that uses cloud technology to store your credit card information.
Launched earlier this year, the startup’s goal is to help consumers maximize their credit card rewards mid-purchase.
How does it work?
When you sign up for Wallaby, you’ll indicate which credit cards you have in your wallet and what kind of rewards you’re interested in earning, whether it’s cash back or airline miles. After applying, you’ll receive your Wallaby Card in the mail. Through your online account, you can add your credit cards to the new card. The Wallaby Card stores the cards’ information so you can use it to make purchases. That’s where the Wallaby Card really shines.
Let’s look at a couple of for-instances. Say you’re paying for a tank of gas. The Wallaby Card will automatically send the purchase to the credit card that gives you 5 percent cash back on gas purchases. Then, when you’re buying a plane ticket, the Wallaby Card will route that purchase to the card that gives you double points on airline miles. You don’t have to pick which card to pay with; Wallaby does it for you.
Also, you can set up your own purchase rules by using your online Wallaby account or mobile app. If you want to make sure that you don’t exceed the recommended 30 percent credit utilization on your cash back card, you can designate that rule.
The Wallaby Card is not an actual credit card, so applying for one won’t prompt a hard inquiry on your credit report or affect your credit score at all. It just stores your credit card information so that it can decide for your which credit card will give you the best deal on your current purchase.
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If you are in the market for a new credit card, raise your hand!
From rewards, cash back, points, low interest, to business plus more types of plastic than we can name, we’re helping narrow down your vast selection!
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Why Being Less Cautious With My Credit Card Is A Good Thing
I praise all the great perks and bonuses of credit cards, but I’ll confess that I'm extremely cautious when it comes to my own credit card.
Throw caution to the wind, and you can actually better your credit situation.
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Cash, Points, or Miles: Which Rewards Credit Card is King?
In the world off credit cards and their shiny new offers, its hard to pick out which kind of rewards program is the best of the best. Which card is the best rewards card consumers should pursue--cash back, rewards points, or airplane miles? Let's break down which rewards category is king.
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5 Things To Beware Of When Traveling Abroad With Your Credit Card
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Find The Right Credit Card in 5 Minutes
Choosing the right credit card for you has eerie parallels to dating—your perfect card should fit well with your lifestyle, complement your budget, and shouldn’t compromise your financial needs.
Stroll through our gallery of credit card types to figure out what type of plastic is your true credit match.
