A few years ago I decided that my wallet had become too thick. It contained the usual assortment of cards including driver's license, library card, debit and credit cards and also half a dozen rewards cards. So I decided to do something about it. I scanned in the face of all of my rewards cards, and then scanned the bar codes on the back and then tiled them all together in Photoshop:
![]()
I scaled the bar codes as large as practical and have never had a problem with them scanning at the cashier. After I printed out the card, I covered both surfaces with 2 inch wide clear packing tape to protect it.
Now when a cashier asks me for my rewards card, I offer them the card and isolate the bar code they want to scan between my fingers so the scanner does not get confused by reading the wrong bar code. A number of cashiers have complimented me on my clever idea so I thought I would share it with my readers.
Chiropractors are aware that sitting on a thick wallet can contribute to a whole host of issues ranging from scoliosis to neck pain, and I certainly feel more comfortable now that it is nearly 1/4 inch thinner.
* A reader just commented that there is "an app for that" called Stocard. I personally don't use a smart phone, but this seems very useful. Not sure where most folks carry their phones, but if it's in their back pocket, they will still have back health issues.
Now when a cashier asks me for my rewards card, I offer them the card and isolate the bar code they want to scan between my fingers so the scanner does not get confused by reading the wrong bar code. A number of cashiers have complimented me on my clever idea so I thought I would share it with my readers.
Chiropractors are aware that sitting on a thick wallet can contribute to a whole host of issues ranging from scoliosis to neck pain, and I certainly feel more comfortable now that it is nearly 1/4 inch thinner.
* A reader just commented that there is "an app for that" called Stocard. I personally don't use a smart phone, but this seems very useful. Not sure where most folks carry their phones, but if it's in their back pocket, they will still have back health issues.