Passbook

Have recently had the pleasure of using Apple iOS app Passbook. However I've noticed one failing that there are not enough UK apps using it. However the apps it does have look great, and i've enjoyed using 2 of them - Subway & Starbucks.

Subway's app is great as it enables you to leave your Subcard at home and use your phone to collect and spend your reward points as well as find your nearest Subway.

Starbucks' app is even better, as you can use it to pay for your order, earn your reward stars, top up your card and find a branch. Even better is that when your phone arrives at one of your favourite Starbucks, (which you have already specified in your app) your home screen lets you know and you just swipe your finger across to bring your Starbucks' card to pay.

I wonder what other uses Passbook could have, perhaps loyalty cards for other retailers, perhaps a bank card for amounts under £20. Hopefully more and more app designers will add passbook to their apps.