Abstract: A multi-use card is presented. The multi-use card can be selectively configured to operate and/or function as any one of a plurality of associated cards (including credit cards, identity cards, access cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, and the like). The multi-use card can also be configured to display one or more messages from third parties on a display area on one or more surfaces of the card. The multi-use card includes communication abilities to communicate with one or more external computing devices by way of near field communications. The multi-use card is configured with associated cards and messages via the near field communications. Additionally, the multi-use card includes a power source that is charged by way of near field communications with the card.