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Top 3 Advantages of the Virtual Food Voucher

12.07.2024

Virtual food voucher or plastic card - which one should you choose?

why should you choose digital food voucher versus traditional card

Did you know that in 2023 every 5th transaction of all card payments in Bulgaria is made with a virtual card - a double increase compared to 2022? This is an example of how modern technologies such as virtual card payments via phone have become increasingly popular in recent years and this trend will continue to intensify. 

We know you're on the fence about whether to trust a fully digitized food voucher or go traditional with a voucher in the form of a physical card. It's normal to be a little suspicious of yet another innovation that seems incomprehensible to you, but we're here to tell you there's nothing to worry about, and now we're going to explain why...

Improved security

This feature gives the virtual food voucher a huge advantage over the physical card. The digitized voucher exists only on your phone, which means it's almost impossible to steal and use it for fraudulent activities.

Like your digital wallet, the Edenred+ digital food voucher app is protected by a password set by you and/or biometric recognition for added security. Digital wallets use secure encryption methods that protect your financial data, reducing the risk of fraud. In the Edenred+ app, you can block your card with one click and easily reactivate it, further protecting your benefits from loss or misuse. 

Convenience and efficiency

With our digital voucher app, you can quickly access useful information about your food vouchers, such as availability and transaction history, to help you monitor and control your spending. At Edenred+ you can also easily check which merchants are part of our network and accept digital food vouchers. 

The integration of e-wallets is widespread, you can use them to pay at any outlet where a POS terminal is available. This makes the virtual food voucher extremely convenient to use and eliminates the need for a physical card as payments are quick and hassle-free - a huge advantage for busy people or those who have forgotten their wallet at home! 

With this simplification of managing your food vouchers, you'll be able to focus on your more important commitments while easily controlling your spending from the convenience of your smartphone. 

Positive impact on the environment

One of the main benefits of using a virtual food voucher is that it plays a significant role in protecting the environment and promoting a more environmentally friendly and sustainable approach to employee benefits.

With the implementation of digital vouchers, the need to use paper is significantly reduced and Edenred Bulgaria's decision to focus on the distribution of virtual cards to be used through consumers' e-wallets is to minimize the use of plastic, as it is also one of the main environmental pollutants. We are proposing an all-digital method of using our food vouchers without the need for plastic from the outset because we do not believe that paper should be replaced by plastic. 


The Digital Food Voucher creates a new era of convenience and security. Seamless transactions, improved security, and easy access to your finances in real-time are the benefits you'll get if you choose to use your food voucher through your virtual wallet. Many of our users have trusted us, give us a try!

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