Nov 16, 2010 i predict we will see isis become the issuer behind new carrier partner plastic creditdebit and prepaid cards in addition to mobile wallet capabilities for those cards become resident as. Sep 03, 2014 mobile payments startup isis wallet is changing its name to softcard to avoid association with the islamic militant group known as isis. So, i just watched a video for isis mobile wallet, and visited their site. Isis launches mobile payments venture informationweek. Nfc comes to the iphone with brand new line of cases bgr. Isis mobile wallet goes live nationwide, offers freebies cnet. Its a different name for the same great way to pay, the. Verizon and tmobile and has been available to download for a little while. The isis mobile wallet allows consumers to shop and pay using their mobile phone, by securely storing virtual versions of a customers participating credit or prepaid cards, as well as coupons and. If you dont mind buying a case in order to get the same tap to pay treatment android customers already enjoy, get isis mobile wallet.
Sep 20, 20 capital one drops support for isis mobile wallet. Isis mobile wallet gets support from chase, capital one. Isis mobile wallet app updated with local offers phone scoop. Nov 14, 20 the isis mobile wallet allows consumers to shop and pay using their mobile phone, by securely storing virtual versions of a customers participating credit or prepaid cards, as well as coupons and. Isis mobile wallet goes live nationwide, offers freebies. Select the isis ready nfc case, slide the iphone in, download the isis mobile wallet app from the app store and tap your iphone at hundreds of thousands of merchants nationwide for a quick and. The service is no longer available for download, and it will not receive any ongoing support. Isis wallet mobile payment service changes its name to softcard. Isis mobile wallet launched on tmobile and other carriers. The company said in july that it would be rebranding for. With yesterdays confirmation that tmobile was prepping to launch their isis mobile wallet trial in salt lake city, utah and austin, texas on october 22nd, comes the release of the isis mobile. Isis mobile wallet becomes softcard to distance itself. The isis mobile wallet allows consumers to shop and pay using their mobile phone, by securely storing virtual versions of a customers participating credit.
Because it provides a convenient way to pay for goods and services with your smartphone, smartwatch or another compatible device, like a tablet. The isis mobile wallet has, as expected, launched as of today. To get started all you have to do is make sure you have an nfc near field communication ready device with an enhanced sim card just ask any verizon employee and they will switch it out for you. Isis ceo michael abbott said monday that the firm is changing its name to avoid association with the. Nov 14, 20 isis mobile wallet goes live nationwide, offers freebies. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. I am jealous of my canadian friends who can use the tim hortons and other nfc payments posted via the android crackberry app. I predict we will see isis become the issuer behind new carrier partner plastic creditdebit and prepaid cards in addition to mobile wallet capabilities for those cards become resident as. Isis mobile wallet available nationwide csp daily news. Second, the system is limited to those who use american express and chase credit cards. Sep 03, 2014 the isis crew promised it would rebrand its mobile wallet to eliminate any confusion with isis, the middle eastern terrorist group, and today that change is at hand.
Its such an awesome program and can save you money while you shop. One of the major downsides is that you need to get hold. The wireless carriers mobile payment initiative, isis mobile wallet, is finally. Save money and pay with your phone isis mobile wallet. Isis mobile wallet is now available to verizon wireless ios. Isis mobile wallet rebrands to avoid confusion with isis. Isis mobile wallet available nationwide pr newswire. The app was originally launched in november 20 under the name isis mobile wallet, but the telecom providers behind it opted to change its name in light of the subsequent rise of the islamist state of iraq and syria isis. Chase, capital one and barclaycard first to place their. Nov 22, 20 isis mobile wallet also stores loyalty cards, coupons and other special offers, streamlining the process of shopping and saving. Jvl ventures, llc dba softcard formerly isis mobile wallet, was a joint venture between. The isis mobile wallet is designed to provide consumers with a secure way to pay, redeem coupons and present loyalty credentials, all with the tap of their phone. Isis looks to reposition mobile wallet brand in aftermath of unavoidable situation. Its called the isis mobile wallet and its an app you can download on your phone.
Since the term isis has become synonymous with a terror group, the digital payment service is now working on rebranding. Launch dates for other platforms like ios, windows phone, or. According to reports, capital one is ending its pilot test with the isis mobile wallet, claiming it has gathered all the details it needs. The isis mobile wallet will provide consumers with a convenient and secure way to pay, redeem coupons and present loyalty credentials, all with the tap of their phone.
Isis mobile wallet available nationwide marketwatch. The isis mobile wallet allows customers to pay at contactless payment. Oct 22, 2012 the isis mobile wallet has, as expected, launched as of today. Isis mobile wallet rebrands to softcard to distance from. Isis wallet mobile payment service changes its name to. Isis mobile wallet rebrands to softcard to distance from militant. Capital one drops support for isis mobile wallet pcmag. Read this first regarding isis mobile wallet is now available to verizon wireless ios smartphone customers. Isis is not only a collaboration amongst mobile providers, it is also a collaboration between banks, brands and. Since the term isis has become synonymous with a terror group, the digitalpayment service is now working on rebranding. Can sombody running a stock rooted tmobile s3 pull the isis mobile wallet apk. The trio of mobile service providers are ecstatic to finally debut this mobile payment platform right before black friday and the rush of the.
Isis mobile wallet launches in salt lake city and austin. Isis mobile wallet becomes softcard to distance itself from. Isis, which announced nationwide availability of the isis mobile wallet. I believe there are many pros for this app, and was wondering ifwhen sprint will offer this service app also. Then download and install the isis mobile wallet app. Isis is the newest in a line of mobile payment systems or mobile wallets. Launch the wallet app and follow the stepbystep instructions to activate the wallet. Isis mobile wallet finally launches nationwide pcmag. These three network operators backed isis from the start. Isis mobile wallet uses nearfield communication nfc, a technology that allows a smartphone to securely transmit information to a payment terminal with the touch of a finger. Mobile payments startup isis wallet is changing its name to softcard to avoid association with the islamic militant group known as isis. Isis mobile wallet launches in salt lake city and austin on 9. The app, isis mobile wallet, changed its name to softcard. Jul 12, 2019 a mobile wallet is pretty much exactly what it sounds like.