the present invention is a stored value digital picture frame , and a method for sensing a stored value digital picture frame . it integrates the functionality of a stored value card , or a gift card , into a digital picture frame . the stored value digital picture frame may include an attachment device for attaching the frame to a keychain or keyring . the method includes sensing an account identifier from an account identifying device included in the frame , associating the identifier with an account , and taking some action involving the account . the action might be reading the account balance , initializing the balance with an amount , increasing the balance , or decreasing the balance .