Global Banking & Finance: Goodbye plastic, hello titanium: why metal bank cards are the future of finance
When Apple launched its credit card product in 2019, there was much buzz about its minimalist metal card. Made of titanium and weighing in at almost 15 grams, it was rapidly seen as the must-have status symbol for those with an enviable credit rating. But what was less discussed with the launch of the Apple credit card was what it meant for the future of payments in an era when digital payment services are starting to gain traction.