Talk:Softcard

More detail
why so little details? 70.49.70.98 (talk) 22:20, 16 November 2010 (UTC)


 * I added an in-line reference to this page and included the "Reflist" tag at the bottom, but it still needs some work. I'm not sure what to do with it. caseyh (talk) 19:11, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Hi, I work for Isis and noticed there's interest in expanding the current article to reflect Isis' recent announcements and company updates. Would it be useful to add more about the company's background and incorporate basic factual information about the CEO, company partnerships, availability and security? I'd like to hear the community's thoughts and work together to edit the page. Thanks, Brian BrianH711 (talk) 20:31, 27 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Hi Brian! Please be aware that editing your own company's page will be seen as a conflict of interest amongst Wikipedia editors. While I do agree that more information on the company would be useful (The page is rather sparse, after all), it might be better if you could post the information here so that it can be reviewed. Nunu10000 (talk) 09:14, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

The "Limitations" section edited by 71.35.52.125 has been removed. It's just some guy complaining about how ISIS doesn't work in his area. This does not constitute "encyclopedic content". It also doesn't cite any sources. Nunu10000 (talk) 09:14, 3 May 2014 (UTC)

Name changing to Softcard
Isis has announced that they are changing their name to Softcard. I can't find a detailed reference yet, but there is a brief announcement (via pop-up) at their web site. If someone can locate a reliable source we could move the page now. —&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;Bill W.&#160;&#160;  &#160;&#160; (Talk)&#160;&#160;(Contrib)&#160;&#160; (User:Wtwilson3) &#160;&#160;— 13:10, 3 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Multiple news sources confirm name change. (for example, and ) I have now delete/moved this article to Softcard per a CSD request. —  Cactus Writer (talk) 15:28, 3 September 2014 (UTC)

No mention of Verizon?
Verizon's kind of the big elephant in the room, isn't it? I've never seen a product so hated before it even launched. --Makkachin (talk) 19:26, 9 September 2014 (UTC)
 * What would you like the article to say about Verizon? It's mentioned in the lede that they are part of it. —&#160;&#160;  &#160;&#160;Bill W.&#160;&#160;  &#160;&#160; (Talk)&#160;&#160;(Contrib)&#160;&#160; (User:Wtwilson3) &#160;&#160;— 20:00, 9 September 2014 (UTC)

Updates to Softcard page
(Full disclosure: I’m a Softcard employee.) As Softcard has experienced a number of changes in recent years, we’re hoping to update our Wikipedia page with the latest facts and information. We propose making the following additions to the page and also included several new links to verify the information. We respectfully suggest that the article be revised to reflect these key points (with references included).

•        February 27, 2012: Softcard announced that Chase, Capital One and Barclaycard have entered into agreements with Softcard enabling their cards to be placed into the Softcard Wallet.

•        March 5, 2012:  Softcard announced that VeriFone, Ingenico, ViVOtech and Equinox Payments would integrate and support the Softcard Application in current and future product lines.

•        May 10, 2012: American Express and Softcard announced an agreement to make American Express’ U.S. Consumer, OPEN® Small Business and Serve Cards available in Softcard Mobile Wallet.

•        July 31, 2012: Softcard announced that U.S. market leaders in retail fuel dispensers, Wayne, a GE Energy Business, and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, agreed to provide integrated support for the Softcard application.

•        October 22, 2012:  Softcard announced the availability of Softcard in Austin and Salt Lake City. Consumers were able to visit their AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon retail location and select from nine Softcard Ready handsets, with an expected 11 additional handsets coming to market by year end.

•        August 8, 2013: American Express and Softcard announced they would offer American Express Serve in Softcard as a part of a nationwide launch later that year, enabling Americans to tap and pay using their American Express Serve account.

•        November 14, 2013: Softcard announced nationwide availability.

•        December 12th, 2013: Wells Fargo & Company and Softcard announced the first phase of an agreement that allows Wells Fargo Visa consumer credit card holders to load their cards into Softcard.

•        May 14, 2014: Softcard confirmed it is averaging 20K new users daily.

•        September 9, 2014: Softcard CEO Michael Abbott announced it is actively working with Apple to enable Softcard on the iPhone in 2015 — using an integrated secure SIM-based hardware solution.

•        October 1, 2014: THE SUBWAY restaurant chain announced the nationwide availability of contactless/NFC-based mobile payments in partnership with Softcard.

•        October 28, 2014: Softcard announced McDonald’s customers can now tap to pay with Softcard.

References:

1. Kim, Ryan. (February 27, 2012). Mobile payment venture Isis announces first banking partners. GigaOm.

2. Crook, Jordan. (March 5, 2012). Isis Reveals New POS Partnerships With Verifone, Ingenico And ViVOtech. TechCrunch.

3. Sawers, Paul. (May 10, 2012). Isis partners with American Express to bring m-commerce to millions in the US. The Next Web.

4. (July 31, 2012). Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Wayne Partner With Isis To Advance Mobile Commerce. Convenience Store Decisions.

5. Perez, Sarah. (October 22, 2012). Carrier-Led Mobile Payments Venture Isis Launches In Austin & Salt Lake City. TechCrunch.

6. Ankeny, Jason. (August 8, 2013). Isis adds American Express Serve payments to mobile wallet. FierceMobileIT.

7. Cheng, Roger. (November 14, 2013). Isis Mobile Wallet goes live nationwide, offers freebies. CNET.

8. Moon, Mariella. (December 13, 2013). Isis Mobile Wallet now supports Wells Fargo Visa credit cards. Engadget.

9. Goldstein, Phil. (May 14, 2014). Isis activated at least 600,000 mobile wallets in the past month. FierceWireless.

10. Burrows, Peter. (September 10, 2014). Apple's New Product Storm Threatens Long List of Companies. Bloomberg.

11. (October 1, 2014). Subway Completes Mobile Payments Rollout Across 26,000+ Locations. Hospitality Technology.

12. Fitchard, Kevin (October 28, 2014). Softcard is still kicking: The carriers’ mobile wallet now works at McDonald’s nationwide. GigaOm.

Tracey2626 (talk) 15:08, 5 November 2014 (UTC)

Updates to Softcard
Hi, Tracey2626 here from Softcard. I’m following up on my recent post to request a few key updates to Softcard’s Wikipedia page.

On October 22, 2012, Softcard announced the availability of Softcard in two pilot markets – Austin and Salt Lake City. On August 8, 2013, American Express and Softcard announced they would offer American Express Serve in Softcard as part of the app’s upcoming nationwide launch. Softcard announced nationwide availability on November 14, 2013. Wells Fargo & Company and Softcard announced the ability of Wells Fargo Visa consumer credit cardholders to load their card into Softcard on December 12, 2013.

When Apple announced Apple Pay on September 9, 2014, Softcard CEO Michael Abbott announced Softcard is working with Apple to enable Softcard on the iPhone in 2015. SUBWAY announced nationwide availability of NFC-based mobile payments with Softcard on October 1, 2014 and Softcard announced a partnership with McDonald’s on October 28, 2014.

I ask that the community review the above content and revise the Wikipedia page as appropriate. Thank you.

Tracey2626 (talk) 19:22, 20 November 2014 (UTC)