ChargeCard : A Smartphone Charger that can fit in your Wallet

Carrying smartphone charger around with you always can be a bit of a pain, but what if there is one that you could slip inside your wallet? Meet ChargeCard, a new Kickstarter project that is gives you an exact solution.

The ChargeCard is an ultra-portable USB charging cable in the shape of a business card and just three times the thickness of a credit card (To be precise , it is just 0.1-inch thick and 3.25-inches long). It can easily fit into a wallet, purse or pocket, according to its manufacturer. And there’s an iPhone-specific version and a version for smartphones with micro USB ports.

ChargeCard for iPhone and Android

You simply plug the USB side into a compatible port and connect your smartphone, and it begins to charge. The ChargeCard works as a data cable too, so you can use it to transfer files or sync other data.

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The ChargeCard’s body is made of tough ABS plastic, and the foldout USB arm is made of a flexible thermoplastic material for durability. The iPhone version’s connector port protrudes far enough out from the unit’s body to work with bulky cases, such as OtterBox cases.

ChargeCard - A Smartphone Charger that can fit in your Wallet

It’s worth noting that some recent rumors suggest Apple will release a new iPhone with a different port connector, so ChargeCard may not be compatible with that new device. But ChargeCard is compatible with in-market iPhones and smartphones with micro USB ports.

Availability :  The ChargeCard is a KickStarter project, and it has already surpassed its funding goal of $50,000 with a month before the funding period closes. The iPhone ChargeCard is expected to ship in September, and the micro USB ChargeCard is expected in November.

A pledge of $18 or more on Kickstarter will get you a micro USB version, and a pledge of $20 or more buys the iPhone version. You can also pledge $35 or more to get one of each ChargeCard.