Does Your Credit Card Even Plunk?

Banks and fintechs are rolling out more heavy, flashy metal credit cards as luxury status symbols.

Companies like Robinhood, Apple, American Express, Bilt, Revolut, Barclays, and JPMorgan Chase use premium materials and weight to stand out.

The cards are designed for a distinctive “plunk” and viral attention, even as digital wallets and plastic payments remain more common.

The trend shows how payment products are being rebranded as exclusivity signals in the digital payments era.