10 weird credit card gadgets, devices and outfits

06.09.11

10. Credit card floss
Your mother would definitely approve of FlossFirst, a card-sized dental floss dispenser containing 200 feet of waxed nylon floss or tape. Marketed primarily to dentists and as a promotional icebreaker for conventions and trade shows, FlossFirst comes in a cellophane wrapper that can be customized with your business card or corporate logo, and includes a "How to Floss" instructional graphic. How did we find dental card floss? Word of mouth, of course.

9. Payment bracelet
They've tried it with zipper fobs, they've tried it with rings – perhaps payment bracelets will finally become the wonder-wear to replace actual plastic. This summer, U.S. Bank unveiled its MasterCard PayPass VITAband, the latest fashion accessory for the tap-and-go crowd. VITAband contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip for speedy contactless payment that can lighten the load for sports enthusiasts and those who frequently forget their wallet or credit card. Should you find yourself on an extreme shopping tear, the band also contains a unique eight-digit identifier that can link first responders to your emergency medical information when you receive your bill.

Source: CreditCards.com