Techniques are provided for updating an offline parameter of a payment device having an online-capable application and a primarily offline application. The offline parameter can be a counter reflective of an offline spending balance. The same parameter can be shared between the applications, or cross-application visibility of the parameter can be provided. When a requirement to update the offline parameter is determined, the offline parameter can be updated substantially contemporaneously with an online transaction. The updates can be transparent to the user, allowing substantial duplication of the debit card and/or credit card experience with an offline payment device.