Registration link for Android Chrome and iphone Safari browsers:

https://vodafonesmartpass.com/vodafone-signup-converged/en/




Login from any browser once registered here:

https://vodafonesmartpass.com/log/uk/

i know it's just me, but i don't see where it says you get a tag to stick on the phone- looks like you get a contactless sim card, but the terms and conditions say you must be a vodafone customer first- does that mean you replace your existing sim?

edit: OK, I see it now when I look at iphone info-> smart tag.

Almost voting cold, becasue nowt for windows mobile.

Registration link for Android Chrome and iphone Safari browsers:

https://vodafonesmartpass.com/vodafone-signup-converged/en/




Login from any browser once registered here:

https://vodafonesmartpass.com/log/uk/

Isn't this better under Freebies?, because it is free for Vodafone customers. Also if not, Vodafone SIM can be requested free.

Heads up, the Vodafone Wallet app won't install on a rooted device.

I don't have a voda sim but it let me register :sunglasses:

What a pile of **** my phone has built in Nfc, no way I'm sticking crap to the outside of it. Also says your phone is not supported in your region.

Well I'm from the UK and using a Z3C

I signed up but now it tells me it can't do a transaction. All I'm trying to do is login. I believe this is because I don't yet have the cards they're sending out. (Which is fair enough since I only just signed up.)

As for the nfc, if your phone has built in nfc shouldn't that be enough for the app without have to add stickers? I believe it is.

The last Gadget Show (One can still watch on Demand 5) had a fair bit about all the nfc bank card stuff. I just think the women at my local coop are going to get confused if I try to hand my phone over as my bonus card. They always swipe the cards. My phone is thin, but not that thin. lol btw I know how this tech works, I'm just looking forward to the faces on some of the local staff. :stuck_out_tongue:

EDIT: I just logged in online, and sure enough, it shows £5 in the account.

I wont stick it to my mobile, I have a wrist band from Barclaycard Bpay before they ended that that 1st round of contactless and said you had to buy a replacement, lol just LOL, hopefully it will fit in that.

My balance shows as £0 but the transaction history says £5 pending (this is on the app, web login just says £5 :smile:)


Free worldwide ATM cash until 30th Dec, then £2, max withdrawl is £100 at a time with the Smartpass companion Visa Debit.

12 months of no action and the card charges £1 a month apparently, if its unused for that period but empty and they cant collect the £1 its closed down.

I can't understand why it's saying my device isn't supported though my carrier is Vodafone too?

Clicky linky for login after registration: https://vodafonesmartpass.com/log/uk/

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How old is your sim ? phones with NFC will use the sim and NFC to validate like EE cash on tap does. The tag is less secure in that way.

I do, had iPhone before and seen the light...

That wouldn't explain why the app is available for the android though :smiley:

Thanks

The Apple OS is crap, its not intuitive nor open, Android for open and Windows 10 Mobile for ease (Opera on W10M is fast as a japan speedtrain, Microsoft Edge is great but Opera is wow! :smile:)

Not only do you lose your phone, you lose your bank balance...anyone know a good cheap dual insurance policy to cover UNhappyLarry ? lol


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44 down to 39 degrees... meh HUKD'ers, lets see Santa give you a fiver!



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Have 20,000 £5 credits gone already? I've got nowt in balance nor transaction history :neutral_face:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDdiNmTthgw Here you can see how it looks like.

Wonder who go will go buy a £5 Vodafone top up :smile:

Does anyone know whether they they offer contactless sim which can be used in supported phones such as Samsung S6/Edge that you don't need the sticker for payments same as what EE offers ?

I just signed up for this last week and am now actively using it. My phone is a Samsung Note 3 which has built in NFC but isn't supported - I also have the thicker Qi charging case on the phone.
Few points:
1) I haven't got it working in my phone yet. I went to the local Vodafone shop and they swapped my sim for free for an NFC Sim. I am yet to figure out whether NFC has to be enabled or not though. I tried to buy something with NFC active and the machine complained. With NFC inactive nothing was detected. I suspect the memory card which sits over the SIM might be blocking the signal, with the back cover.
2) The tag and card arrive by post - only then can you enable the service. I've stuck the tag to the back of my work ID so I can pay easily at the canteen when the phone embarrasses me. When you pay for something, the app pops up a notification to tell you what you spent and where.
3) You can top up the account using the app, and set up auto topup too. I haven't checked out how to withdraw a future final balance, should it be necessary.

I'm happy with it so far - would be good if it worked with the phone NFC but my understanding is there are different generations/versions of NFC which have different strengths of security. I'm tempted to put the SIM in a cheapo Nokia ('going out phone') to see if the signal works there; apparently the phone doesn't need to be on to use the SIM.

From the FAQ:
I have a SmartPass Tag. My smartphone also has NFC functionality. Will my SmartPass Tag work if the NFC functionality on my phone is switched on?
We recommend that you switch off the NFC functionality on your phone when you’re using your SmartPass Tag. This will ensure that there is no interference between the NFC antenna on the Tag and the NFC antenna on your phone.

I have attached the SmartPass Tag to the back of my phone. When I try to make a payment using the Tag, it’s declined. Why is this happening? What should I do?
If your phone has a metal casing it may be interfering with the NFC antenna on the SmartPass Tag. If you have a cover for your phone, it may work better if you attach the SmartPass Tag to the inside of the cover with the Vodafone logo facing outwards.

What's interesting is that you can take the service with you if you leave Vodafone.

I'll try and answer any questions if you want.

What Voucher can i use to top up this card? It is normal mobile topup vodafone Voucher ?

...interesting

Top up options are bank transfer, credit or debit card, and 'voucher' - but no idea what kind, I never use them. From the FAQ:

Voucher code

From the SmartPass app, tap on “Top up” on the homescreen. Select “Voucher”. Enter the voucher code you received from the SmartPass team and the voucher value will be added to the balance on your SmartPass account.
From a desktop PC, log in to your SmartPass account online at https://vodafonesmartpass.com/log/uk/ and go to the “Top Up” section

I just logged onto the desktop website and it calls then e-vouchers there, if that helps.

My SmartPass arrived today and as expected, there's £5 preloaded. :smile: Thanks OP!

What's the catch?

Isn't available on other carriers I'm guessing. I'm on Three and it shows up with a prompt saying that when I try to install the Vodafone Wallet app. Going onto the web link directs me to the app so guess this isn't for everyone.

Says not available for carrier or in my country . on Google play store. I'm in the UK

Are you using a Chinese phone by anychance? I'm using a ZTE V967s. I try it with a galaxy note 1, not sure it'll make any difference.

I called Vodafone and they are quite picky about the accepted phones. You don't need the app to use the tag though!

If you order a Sim through Quidco and top it up with a tenner you get 6 quid. On top of this fiver you are a quid in profit and some free calls etc.

Its a Vodafone smart ultra 6 with a three payg sim. Its made by ZTE though, they're probably wise not trusting these dodgy Chinese manufacturers!

Same, <3

Link to the APK download for Android to sideload in case the Play Store do not allow you to download directly.
It did allow download it on my Note 4 (Vodafone) but not on my partner's MotoG (EE)
Vodafone_Wallet.ver.3.15.208.build.488.apk

Thanks! For some reason my Nexus 5 on Three wasn't supported.

Edit: it still doesn't work.

Pleasure. If it helped you click on Like so that it comes up shown in the front page of the post so that others can also benefit :smiley:

Is there a minimum top up in order to get the free £5? I've topped up £1 using a debit card and nothing is happening.

I've just registered and have the app installed on my iPhone, when I log in it says the balance is 0.... Do I have to activate it before the £5 turns up? Someone earlier said they could already see the £5 balance.

I ordered a free vodafone sim as the app wouldn't install with my three sim. Put voda sim in a crappy zte blade phone and the app installed no problem. Complained about it being rooted though so I had to unroot.

I'm not fussed about the £5, seems a good deal anyway as the b.pay sticker is £15 I think and doesn't have the partner card!

nice

If you're rooted, don't bother - app won't work

is this like apple pay?

It seems that to register, you need to be on the Vodafone network, since the Vodafone Wallet app refuses if you're on WiFi or another mobile network.

However, you don't actually need to use a Vodafone SIM. Another network (MVNO) which uses Vodafone should also be OK. I successfully registered using a Talkmobile SIM for example. Sainsbury's Mobile could/should work as well.

I have been sent the card and smart tag and PIN but I am locked out of my account online
It seems they want me to them lots of additional details which is too much work to unlock.
Does anyone know if I can still use the card if the £5 has been added?

The account is "locked" so that is the question whether it the "online" function that is "deactivated" or has the account been suspended.
I think I will simply try and pay for a small item and see. Otherwise it will go into the bin with the rest of the rubbish.

card received and activated, free £5 added and already spent £3
Mrs opened an account as well

What were they asking for ? Did you move address recently/electoral role ? All prepay cards do a soft credit check for national security reasons laundering/terrorism and the likes, maybe you were just pulled for a random security check.

Don't know how widespread this 'account locked' lark is but it happened to me too. They asked for copies of docs to prove ID and address. Make of that what you will but it's a pain in the **** and makes you wonder whether Smartpass is worth all the hassle.

So my non NFC Nokia 1320 is now NFC enabled, tag fits under the cover :smile:


Is the companion visa debit card the same pin as the app ?


Tried to call them several times and the menu option does not pick up the tone when pressing 1 for enquires and 2 for lost.

I received a pin by post, not same with the app pin

Free fiver, heat

Popped over to Tesco and got a £5 of fruit and veg, cheers Vodafone, had to use the companion card at self service. Easy.


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Big thank you to the OP, got my cards this week and completely forgot about the free £5, it was a pleasant surprise, did my 1st ever pay by contactless transaction buying an Orange Juice in M&S...half a free lunch...happy days!

I just did this (wanted the contactless) and got the fiver (still pending though).

Tags/additional replacements will now need NFC/Contactless mobiles with a new Voda sim so look after your tags/cards or else you will HAVE to use a phone with a Voda sim...more info:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/freebies/vodafone-smartpass-tag-launch-replacement-nfc-contactless-sims-free-vodafone-2463720

Smartpass is closing, the company behind it will give you ANOTHER £5 free transferring SP to their new brand BOON a NFC wireless virtual prepaid card payment method, see here http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/boon-wireless-virtual-card-free-5-credit-2533887