McLear SmartRing - No More 1% Load Fee!

[@andrewfacer3904]

Hi, I was wondering how the ring is holding up, now you've had it over a year... Is it still working perfectly? Only asking because I'm a postman, so the ring will take quite a battering daily against various things out on route 😂

[@ljptech]

All working perfectly fine and very enduring. I really enjoy using it daily life

[@andrewfacer3904]

@@ljptech I've been speaking to McLear and they have offered me a discount, but I've just found out though the rings only have a 2 year shelf life, they've admitted this themselves, bit off putting... Have you used to daily every since you first received it over a year ago now? Ever had any problems? Thanks for the review, nice to see the concept in reality!

[@ljptech]

Hi, just saw your comment. Yes I have been using it daily since I got it. Yes, it turns out to only have two years life but I am so used to using it when I am out, paying without taking my wallet out and people always ask me how I managed to get the ring. I would not mind getting another ring in two years time.

[@Lee_303]

I have one. Only thing to watch out for is the authentication thing when you've reached your spend limit (£100?). You need your phone with you to do that, in the app (best with phone that has fingerprint sensor). I would advise against wearing it all the time. At work I keep mine on a lanyard safely tucked away so I don't lose it or whack my hand on something at work (clumsy!).

[@sbomorse]

@@andrewfacer3904 you have 36 month shelf life not 24 months. It's the same as any other card.

[@matthewbell9189]

Hey, thanks for your videos on this. A couple of questions if you get a chance to reply: 1. I saw on another comment here someone mentioned there's only a 2 year shelf life, is that in terms of how long they estimate it to last, or is there some cutoff? I assume it's the first? 2. Have you had any issues with payments not working before? 3. Do you feel it's worth the price of £90? Thanks in advance dude!

[@ljptech]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Here are my replies below 1. I would say, consider this ring as a contactless payment card moulded and shaped into a ring. As you are aware, your payment card has an expiry date for its use? 2. I was overcharged by TFL(Transport for London) once which I had to contact McLear who kindly provided me the accounts number. Other than that, no payment problem 3. I reviewed it on KZbin so I am getting some of this money in return. I really don't like taking out my wallet to pay for snacks & lunch and commuting to work, I am so used to this lifestyle so as long as I know I can get some return out of KZbin I will continue to get this ring I guess. Hope this helps

[@matthewbell9189]

@@ljptech Hi, thanks for the stupidly fast response, it's greatly appreciated. So with regards to your first point, does the ring have an actual set expiry date, at which point you then have to get a new one? Presumably, if it's doing essentially the same thing as a smartphone, it's emulating a card so it won't actually expire per se? I'm heavily considering getting one, my only concern is that if it has a set lifespan, that might mean I look elsewhere. I get what you mean with the cards expiring but I wouldn't have thought this would actually have an expiry date or anything? Thanks again for the fast response (I've given you a sub in return!).

[@ljptech]

@@matthewbell9189 hi, thanks for your sub, yes it has the set expiry date written on the app. Again, consider this ring as a payment card which has an expiry date on it.

[@sbomorse]

@@matthewbell9189 once the ring reaches its 3 year expiry date it is then useless. You have to buy a new ring and start again. If you subscribe to their monthly "Ring+" programme your ring will last 4 years and then you need to buy another. Unsurprisingly they ask you to send the ring back to them to help with recycling when it's no longer active. I personally think they should offer a discount on your next ring purchase price if you choose to send it back and have another.

[@ljptech]

Great idea!

[@LadyLikeables]

I’ve just bought one of these rings but I didn’t realise the ring is of no use when the card expires ! I wouldn’t have bought one if I had of know that. It doesn’t say anything like this on the website. Feel disappointed and ripped off now

[@ljptech]

I have recently been given complimentary ring to extend the period of use. Have you?

[@LadyLikeables]

@@ljptech no I haven’t. I only ordered it yesterday from the website but I don’t think they will send me one for free ! Would be nice tho

[@ljptech]

You can always ask ;)

[@LadyLikeables]

@@ljptech when I receive it and set it up then I could get in touch with them and be a little cheeky. They should just tell you .. thank you for replying so quickly

[@ljptech]

Not a problem, always a pleasure to respond to comments

[@sbomorse]

Your videos are the only ones I can find of the McLear ring. I nearly bought a K Ring but I've read about people having issues with them and also the fact the internal resin part of the ring is known to come loose. The fact McLear is made of only Zirconium makes me want it more. Both are available with decent discounts with Black Friday.

[@ljptech]

Thank you for your comment. Please also check the recent video I made regards to the software upgrade they made kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrSo3-pZb5qlZo

[@sbomorse]

@@ljptech thanks for the videos. I ordered a McLear ring off the back of your review. £63 including delivery 😁

[@ljptech]

@@sbomorse that's a good price - well done!

[@sbomorse]

@@ljptech can't wait for it to arrive 😁

[@ljptech]

It's a great ring to have

[@Lee_303]

Wirecard UK are back up now :-) ha ha! ... (though to err on the side of caution I would only top up to the £45 contactless limit each time). Regards

[@rayhanalam3101]

Argh I'm stuck between getting a white or a black ring 😂.

[@ljptech]

Think about what other rings you are wearing?

[@rayhanalam3101]

@@ljptech hmm good idea, I wear a Sterling silver ring sometimes. And the clothes I mainly light colours. But the black ring is calling me I think

[@ljptech]

Go with your gut feeling!:)

[@rayhanalam3101]

@@ljptech cheers mate, appreciate the fast support, great service 👌

[@rayhanalam3101]

@@ljptech last question do you know what the material of the ring is ?

[@skywalkertechluke5658]

Is that the escobar ring ??????

[@ljptech]

Is that supposed to be funny? lol

[@skywalkertechluke5658]

Yes ,after we all lost our money .there is nothing else than making jokes to forget

[@ljptech]

@@skywalkertechluke5658 you know all I want is all the people to get their phone, right?

[@skywalkertechluke5658]

@@ljptech I know .but its all over thats not going to happen everybody is already aware that it was all a scam .I can't not even rich the website anymore.

[@ljptech]

Website is still on?