If Stocard sent you toward Klarna, the first question is not "which app has the longest feature list?" It is simpler: where can you keep the cards you still scan at checkout?
Store Cards is the right kind of replacement when you want a card wallet first: save the barcode, find the card quickly, and send selected cards to Apple Wallet when that is useful.
Choose Store Cards
if you want a focused iPhone app for loyalty, discount, rewards, and barcode cards without using a shopping or payment app as your main card wallet.
Choose Klarna
if you want the official Stocard migration path and are comfortable creating or using a Klarna account for your loyalty cards.
Use Apple Wallet
for the few cards or passes you want one tap away. It works best when a card already fits a Wallet pass workflow.
Store Cards is not Stocard and is not affiliated with Stocard or Klarna. This guide is for people who liked Stocard as a quick barcode wallet and want to rebuild that setup on iPhone.
What happened to Stocard?
Klarna acquired Stocard, then brought loyalty-card features into the Klarna app. Klarna described Stocard as a mobile wallet for keeping loyalty cards in one place, and later announced a Loyalty Card feature inside Klarna.
Stocard's FAQ is direct about the practical result: Stocard cards move to Klarna, the migration flow requires a Klarna account, and the Stocard app will be shut down. The same FAQ says migrated loyalty cards in Klarna can still be shown without an internet connection.
That is fine if you already use Klarna. It is less appealing if you only opened Stocard to show a barcode at the register. For that second group, a focused card wallet is a cleaner fit.
What people need after Stocard
A Stocard replacement does not need to pretend that every checkout is a shopping journey. The useful jobs are smaller and more concrete:
- recover the card numbers you can still see;
- rebuild missing cards from screenshots, receipts, emails, retailer accounts, or plastic cards;
- open saved cards quickly when the store has weak reception;
- keep the main library tidy, then put only high-use cards in Apple Wallet.
That is the role Store Cards should play: it helps you rebuild a working card library, then get out of the way.
What Store Cards helps with after Stocard
Rebuild cards from what you still have
Add a card from a barcode, a physical card, or screenshots from Stocard, Klarna, or another wallet app. That matters if your old Stocard account is gone but you still have card numbers in photos, email, receipts, or retailer accounts.
AI Assisted card setup, with your review
Store Cards includes an AI assistant for quick adding: scan the barcode side, let the app suggest the card name and logo, then check the final name, number, and barcode before you use the card in a store.
Saved cards stay ready at checkout
Saved cards can be shown offline. That is useful in supermarkets, malls, parking garages, and stations where reception tends to drop at the exact moment you need a barcode.
Apple Wallet is an option, not the whole system
Keep the full library in Store Cards, then export selected cards to Apple Wallet when a Wallet pass is faster for a specific card. Apple also notes that Wallet passes depend on merchant or issuer support, so it is better to treat Wallet as a shortcut, not a universal card database.
No sign-up required to start
You can start without creating an account. If you want to keep access when switching devices, Store Cards uses Sign in with Apple.
Store Cards vs Stocard vs Klarna
The right choice depends on what you are trying to preserve: the official Stocard migration, the old quick-barcode habit, or a small set of Wallet passes.
| Feature | Store Cards | Original Stocard | Klarna app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Store loyalty, discount, rewards, and barcode cards on iPhone. | Historically stored loyalty cards in a standalone wallet app. | Stores loyalty cards inside Klarna, alongside shopping and payment features. |
| Account layer | No sign-up required to start. | The old standalone flow varied by account and backup setup. | The Stocard FAQ says migration requires a Klarna account with phone and email verification. |
| Moving from Stocard | Useful for rebuilding from screenshots, barcodes, card numbers, or physical cards. | The source app if your old cards are still visible. | Official migration path when your local Stocard flow still works. |
| Offline checkout display | Saved cards can be shown offline. | The old app was widely used as a saved-card wallet. | The Stocard FAQ says migrated loyalty cards in Klarna work without an internet connection. |
| Apple Wallet | Exports selected cards to Apple Wallet. | Legacy behavior should be treated as historical. | Wallet behavior can vary by country, account state, and app version. |
| Best fit | People who only want cards fast at checkout. | People who still have access and need to copy their old card data. | People who want the official migration and already use Klarna. |
Before you switch
Treat the move like a small backup job, not a cleanup. A loyalty card is easy to delete and annoying to reconstruct when you are already in line.
- Do not delete Stocard or Klarna until you have copied every important card number.
- Keep the plastic card until the digital barcode has scanned successfully at least once.
- Check the number under the barcode. A clean-looking barcode with the wrong number is still the wrong card.
- Some retailers require their own app or account for coupons, points balances, or member-only offers.
How to move from Stocard to Store Cards
There may not be a one-click move from Stocard into Store Cards. The reliable path is to rebuild the cards you actually use, verify the barcode, and keep a fallback until checkout proves it works.
- 1
If Stocard or Klarna still opens, copy before changing anything
Open every card you still use and capture the card number, barcode, or screenshot. Do this before deleting the old app or signing out.
- 2
If Stocard is gone, recover from the retailer
Check the store website, retailer app, old emails, receipts, plastic cards, card photos, and customer-service accounts.
- 3
Add the card to Store Cards
Use the barcode, a screenshot, or manual entry. Let assisted setup help, then correct anything that looks off.
- 4
Test the card in store
Check screen brightness, barcode size, and the number under the barcode. Keep the physical card until the new version scans.
- 5
Export only the cards that need Wallet speed
Apple Wallet is useful for the cards you show constantly. Leave rarely used cards in Store Cards so Wallet does not become another messy stack.
If a card has points, coupons, or a member balance, also check the retailer's own app or website. A barcode wallet can show the card, but it does not replace every retailer account feature.
Best Stocard alternatives, in plain terms
Store Cards
Best for iPhone users who want a dedicated Stocard replacement: scan or rebuild cards, keep them organized, use saved cards offline, and export selected cards to Apple Wallet.
Klarna
Best if your Stocard migration still works and you do not mind using Klarna as the new home for loyalty cards. The Stocard FAQ says the move requires creating a Klarna account.
Apple Wallet
Best for cards and passes that already fit a Wallet pass. Apple Support says to check with the merchant or company if you do not see an Add to Apple Wallet option.
Google Wallet or Android card wallets
Relevant if you are comparing Android options for someone else in your household. It is not the main answer for an iPhone-only switch from Stocard.
Other barcode wallet apps
Some apps are strong at barcode storage, pass creation, or open-source Android workflows. Compare current pricing, account requirements, backup/export options, and Wallet behavior before moving a large card library.
Limits worth knowing
- Store Cards will not magically recover a Stocard account you can no longer open.
- A digital barcode can fail if the card number, barcode type, screen brightness, or scanner angle is wrong.
- Apple Wallet export is useful, but it is not the same as an official retailer-issued Wallet pass.
- Store Cards is for card access. It is not a Klarna replacement for payments, financing, offers, or shopping feeds.
Final recommendation
If you liked Stocard because it opened the right barcode quickly, Store Cards is the Stocard alternative to try first on iPhone.
Use Klarna when you want the official migration and the wider Klarna app. Use Apple Wallet for a small set of passes you reach for constantly. Use Store Cards when the main job is rebuilding and showing loyalty cards without extra checkout noise.
Download Store Cards on the App Store and rebuild your loyalty-card wallet in minutes.
FAQ: Stocard alternatives and Store Cards
Is Stocard still available?
Stocard access depends on country, device, and app-store region. Stocard's own FAQ says the Stocard app will be shut down and that users need to use Klarna for storing and displaying loyalty cards.
Why did Stocard move to Klarna?
Stocard became part of Klarna after Klarna acquired it. Klarna later launched loyalty-card features in the Klarna app using Stocard technology.
Do I need Klarna to store loyalty cards?
No. Klarna is the official path for migrated Stocard users, but you can also rebuild your own card library in a dedicated iPhone app such as Store Cards.
What is the best Stocard alternative for iPhone?
Store Cards is a good fit if you want to rebuild loyalty cards from barcodes or screenshots, keep saved cards ready at checkout, and export selected cards to Apple Wallet.
Can Store Cards import cards from Stocard automatically?
Do not assume a direct Stocard account import. The practical path is to copy card numbers or screenshots from Stocard or Klarna while you still can, then add the cards to Store Cards and test the important ones.
Does Store Cards work offline?
Saved cards can be shown offline. Adding new cards, signing in, or exporting may still need internet access.
Can Store Cards add loyalty cards to Apple Wallet?
Yes. Store Cards can export cards to Apple Wallet. Apple Wallet is best for selected high-use cards, not for every card you own.
Is Store Cards the same as Stocard?
No. Store Cards is not Stocard. It is a separate loyalty-card wallet app for iPhone users.
Is Store Cards affiliated with Klarna?
No. Store Cards is not affiliated with Klarna or Stocard.
What if I lost my Stocard cards?
Try Klarna, the old Stocard app, retailer accounts, emails, receipts, card photos, physical cards, or customer service. Once recovered, add the cards to Store Cards and test each important barcode.
Can I store cards without barcodes?
You can keep card details such as numbers, names, and notes in a card entry, but whether a store accepts a non-barcode digital card depends on the retailer and the card program.