There are many ways in which the National Trust maintain their lands and buildings, and a lot of it will come from memberships, entrance fees and gifts. However there is another way that the National Trust are gaining considerable support lately, and it’s through the new credit cards… » More: National Trust cards are the way to a prettier England
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National Trust cards are the way to a prettier England
July 16th, 2010Fundraising credit cards
July 13th, 2010To raise funds for something you’d never have thought that you could get a credit card to do it would you? Well you can now, and there are more and more charities aligning with the credit card companies in order to boost the support they already receive from you, the very kind members of the public… » More: Fundraising credit cards
How to support your charity using your credit card
June 11th, 2010The very benevolent credit card companies of the world have decided that they can come up with another way to get your money and get you to sign up with them. The charity credit card is the catch, and here’s how it works for you and your favourite charity… » More: How to support your charity using your credit card
What’s the best charity credit card out there?
May 20th, 2010Well this question isn’t easily answered since everyone’s chosen charity is very different and special and more important to each individual depending on how much it means to them or how close they are to the charity… » More: What’s the best charity credit card out there?
Get the WWF Credit Card and help out!
May 17th, 2010No, it’s not the World Wrestling Federation, it’s the World Wildlife Fund, and it takes care of hundreds and thousands of animals every day. You can now show your support for this noble charity by getting their credit card and having a percentage of all your purchases paid directly to them; at no cost to you!… » More: Get the WWF Credit Card and help out!
Support UNICEF with your credit card purchases
May 13th, 2010There’s no reason in the world that we can’t help out when we’re out and about spending our money on credit cards. Did you know that? Well if you didn’t, we’re here to tell you all about it, and the way you can do it is to have a charity credit card; and don’t worry, it won’t cost you a thing!… » More: Support UNICEF with your credit card purchases
Charity Credit Cards Uncovered
February 17th, 2010The charity credit card is a fantastic idea in principal, but what is it really like, and are we doing the best that we can for our chosen charity? » More: Charity Credit Cards Uncovered
Why Charity Credit Cards
December 8th, 2008You are considering getting a credit card but with so many credit card types available in the market today, it makes it doubly hard for you to choose. Alleviate yourself from so much thinking. Think of the reasons why in the fist place you would want to get one. This might help you think and reconsider. There are general factors why people get credit cards. One, it can improve one’s credit score. Second, for one-time big transactions such as buying the latest appliance or the newest tech gadget everyone’s raving about in town, it is most advisable to use a credit card. Then, some prefer liquidating there spending by using credit cards instead of borrowing from different institutions or borrowing for different purposes. If you’re using only one financial tool its easier to track and most preferred by those who don’t want any delinquent accounts. Fourth, instead of carrying cash it is definitely safer to carry and more convenient to use. And last but not the least, some would want there cards to have certain purposes aside from helping them in their spending or purchases, but also , it would be nice if it at least rewards the credit card holder with spiritual and social benefits.
The charity credit card is perfect for all these considered factors. Imagine, a credit card that caps all these, you can be sure that you’ll never be wrong. How does a charity credit card work? In lay man’s term it is like a cash back card, however for this type of card, percentage of the amount of your purchases will be accumulated back into your credit card as earnings. You can then choose if you want point’s equivalent to your earnings or if you want that “returned” cash to be added to your credit card balance. For charity credit cards, it’s quite similar in a way. Your purchases will have an equivalent percentage based on the card provider’s criterion or your charities needs, etc. This certain amount then will be forwarded to your chosen charity or your chosen cards sponsored charity. This way, you are able to donate for a cause without exerting extra effort and most of all it’s at no cost to you. Due to the popularity of charity credit cards ever since its introduction, several charity organizations are now a part of this, adding to the list that one can choose from.
Like all other credit cards, a charity credit card provider will give you 3 months of 0% interest rate usage of your card. Its 12.9% APR remains the lowest in the market. It’s easy to apply for and you are assured that even if there are only limited banks or financial institutions that are offering this type of card, it will not be difficult to apply for.
So the next time you go shopping or go splurge on an expensive trip or cruise perhaps, using your charity credit card to pay for all the expensed would at least leave you guilt-free. Wondering why? Mainly because, each single pound you spend a part of it will go to your credit cards sponsored charity.
