Introduction

The flexible disc technology, an object from the past that seemed almost extinct, is making a comeback thanks to the launch of a new pre-paid cash card by the Taiwanese company iPass. The payment card, with a shape similar to a floppy disk, has been created using contactless payment technology (NFC) to allow users to make fast and secure payments.

Technical characteristics

The iPass pre-paid cash card was designed with a design that resembles the shape of flexible discs, an object from the past used to store data on computer systems. The payment card is equipped with a contactless payment function (NFC) that allows users to make fast and secure payments.

Limitations of the technology

However, according to our consultant, the NFC technology used in the iPass pre-paid cash card is not particularly advanced. Its payment function is limited to that of a simple credit card and does not offer many additional payment options.

Conclusions

The launch of the iPass pre-paid cash card with a floppy disk shape seems to be a step backward technologically compared to other similar products. However, it is possible that the Taiwanese company is trying to create an innovative marketing strategy to attract user attention.