💳
credit card
Unicode: 1F4B3
Description
A dark-colored purse or wallet with a zipper, often depicted with a credit card inserted or visible. Represents financial transactions, banking, and payment.
Group:
Objects > money
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, but can be associated with feelings of financial security, transactions, or the act of paying.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). With the rise of e-commerce and digital wallets, it has become a commonplace symbol for various financial interactions.
Usage Examples
- Indicating a purchase: 'Time to pay! 💳'
- Referring to finance apps: 'Checking my bank balance. 💳'
- Online shopping: 'Just finished my order! 💳'
- Discussing payment methods: 'Do you accept card? 💳'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent digital payments, online shopping, or handling money.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often in contexts related to shopping, online transactions, or financial matters.