# News

What has changed in Kardpal, newest first. The app updates itself, there's nothing to do.

- 10 October 2026

## Shop maps and chain rankings

The shop pages on this site now show where each chain's shops are, region by region. There's also a ranking of the chains with the most shops, updated every month.

- 6 October 2026

## Chains recognised outside Italy too

Kardpal now knows the shops of several European chains, from Lidl to Kiko Milano, with data updated monthly from AllThePlaces. With Premium, the right card moves to the top abroad too.

- 4 October 2026

## Codes read on coloured backgrounds

When you upload a screenshot, Kardpal now finds the code even when the digital card has a coloured background, as in many shop apps.

[How to add a card](https://kardpal.it/en/how-to-add-a-loyalty-card/)

- 2 October 2026

## Safer scanning

The camera only accepts a code after reading it the same way several times. So a scratched card doesn't get saved with a wrong number.

[How to add a card](https://kardpal.it/en/how-to-add-a-loyalty-card/)

- 27 September 2026

## Chains and the nearby shop

When you name a card, Kardpal recognises the chain and shows its logo. With Premium the card moves to the top when you're near one of its shops.

[Nearby store card](https://kardpal.it/en/nearby-store-loyalty-card/)

- 26 September 2026

## Premium Family and eight languages

Premium Family arrives: a group of up to 6 people with the same cards and Premium included for everyone. Kardpal now also speaks German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and Polish.

[Loyalty cards for families](https://kardpal.it/en/share-loyalty-cards-with-family/)

- 25 September 2026

## Labels, photos and shortcuts

Cards can be grouped with labels and put in the order you like. With Premium you save photos of the card. On Android, cards also open from the app icon shortcuts.

[Labels and order](https://kardpal.it/en/organise-loyalty-cards/)

- 24 September 2026

## The first version

Kardpal goes live: cards saved on the phone, opening without internet, synced across devices with a free account.

[Offline loyalty cards](https://kardpal.it/en/offline-loyalty-cards/)

[Try Kardpal for free](https://app.kardpal.it/)

Opens in your browser: no download, no sign-up. You can then add it to your Home screen.

Source: https://kardpal.it/en/news/