Stocard Gone? A Proudly South African App Has Your Back!

Photo Credit: Good Things Guy

Social media often feels like a battlefield, but every now and then, it becomes a playground for solutions – and when Stocard left South Africans stranded, one proudly local app stepped in to save the day.

South Africa (14 November 2024) – Social media often gets a bad rap, and let’s be honest, it can sometimes feel like a toxic jungle of negativity. But every now and then, it reminds us of its power to bring people together, spark solutions, and showcase the incredible things happening around us.

This is one of those stories—a story of community, innovation, and a proudly South African app that just made my life a whole lot easier.

If you’re a fan of loyalty cards, you’ll know they’re great for discounts, access to specials, and rewards. The downside? Carrying around a card for every shop in the mall is enough to make anyone want to ditch the whole idea.

Enter “Stocard,” a digital solution that lets you store all your loyalty cards in one app.

It was a lifesaver for years… until it wasn’t.

A few weeks ago, while standing in a queue waiting to pay, I opened Stocard only to be greeted with a notification that the app was shutting down. Stocard had partnered with Klarna a few years back, and now they were fully merging. The catch? Klarna doesn’t support South Africa. In fact, you can’t even register unless you’ve got an international mobile number.

Frustrated (and caught off guard), I tweeted about it. Or I “Xed” about it. Whatever… I posted about it on the app formerly known as Twitter. It was one of those moments where you’re venting into the void, not expecting much to come of it.

But then something amazing happened.

My good friend Byron Rode replied a few days later with a link to an app he’d built in just a few days. Yes, in days!

This proudly South African app called “store(my)cards” is a simple, sleek solution to store and use all your loyalty cards. It’s free for up to five cards, and if you’re like me and have a ton of them, you can unlock unlimited storage for just R29.99 once-off. The app is available on the Apple Store right now and on Android in the next 14 days.

No subscriptions, no hidden fees—just one lekker app that does the job beautifully.

Even if you weren’t a Stocard user and were still carrying physical cards (and probably a very heavy wallet), this app gives you an option to simplify your life. And the best part? It’s local. By using it, you’re supporting South African innovation and keeping money in our economy. Also, I need to add that this isn’t a sponsored post—it’s just me wanting to share something that’s genuinely helpful. Loyalty cards are a small part of everyday life, but when you’ve got a good solution for them, it makes a big difference.

So why is this a good thing? It’s a reminder that when faced with a problem, there’s always an opportunity for someone to step in and make things better.

It’s that “n boer maak n plan” energy. And that’s the kind of energy we need more of – people who see a gap and fill it with something meaningful.

So, if you’ve been wondering how to replace Stocard or want to streamline your loyalty card collection, give this proudly South African app a try. It’s proof that good things are happening right here at home—and that’s a win worth celebrating!

*Some users have reported that they have not received the “shut down” notice yet, but Stocard has confirmed that the Stocard app will be shut down for all users (eventually) as they have merged with Klarna. On a Q&A on their website, a user asked if they could keep using Stocard or if they have to move to Klarna, and the company responded with: