Thursday, January 27, 2011

Giving to Charity Made Easy!

Came across this new service which I think is marvellous and hope many take advantage of... check it out...

sign up your (credit) card

round up your purchases

donate the change to charity
SwipeGood rounds up all of your credit card purchases to the nearest dollar and allows you to donate the difference to the charity of your choice. It's the easiest way to give to charity!

SwipeGood is all about making change simple and effortless so more people can be part of it. Together we can solve big problems with small actions. Together we will make a big difference in the world.
Click here to begin or learn more.....

Top 5 Questions


Is SwipeGood charging the change every time I spend money?


No. We aggregate your round up amounts for 30 days and then charge your card once a month to save credit card fees and maximize the money that goes to charity. On average people are rounding up around $20 per month.


Will my transactions be shared with my family and friends?


Absolutely not. Your transactions are only visible to you for review once you've logged into your SwipeGood.com account. We use the data to round up your transactions and charge your card to send the money to charity.


How do I know my information will be secure?


We use site-wide bank-level encryption and store your credit card information in a PCI-DSS compliant manner. We take security seriously.


Can I switch the charity that I want to support?


Yes. You can switch your charity any time you want. We are adding new charities every week and give you 100% flexibility on who will benefit from your roundups.


Can I set a monthly limit for my round ups?


Yes you can! Once you've signed up you can specify a donation limit to make sure you can easily afford the good you do on SwipeGood.






FAQs


How does SwipeGood make money?


SwipeGood takes 5% of each monthly donation which is well below the 15-20% that charities are paying for direct marketing and other ways of fundraising today. Taking a small percentage helps cover our costs and deliver the best product to you and to the charities.


Is SwipeGood a non-profit?


No, we're a for-profit business. Our goal is to make giving to charity as easy and as impactful as possible. By structuring ourselves as a for-profit business, we believe we can make a much larger impact on the world and help non-profit organizations become more efficient in their fundraising efforts.


How many credit cards can I enroll?


At this time, only one credit card can be enrolled into our round up program.


Will my credit card information be saved?


Yes, we use Authorize.net to securely store your credit card information for billing purposes. We take security very seriously and ensure that we are PCI-DSS Compliant.


Can I choose the charities my money goes to?


Yes you can! Just click on the "Charities" link on the top right menu and select the one that you want to support. You can switch at any time.


Will I be able to see my monthly transactions and round up amounts?


Absolutely! We send out monthly emails summarizing your transactions and round ups for that month. You can also see all your detailed transactional information on the SwipeGood Dashboard after you login.


How does SwipeGood get my credit card transactions?


We get your transactional information in the way companies like Mint.com aggregate purchase information -- through connections with your bank's website.


When is my donation processed each month?


We start your donation cycle the day you sign up. So, for instance, if you signed up on the 15th of the month you'll be giving each month on that date.


Can I pause my monthly donation?


Yes! On the SwipeGood dashboard, you're able to pause or re-activate your monthly donations.


How does SwipeGood send the money to charities?


At the end of each month we send your donations directly to each charity.


How do I update my credit card information?


On the SwipeGood dashboard, you're able to update/change your billing information including email, address, and credit card number.


Why do you need my credit card billing information (address, etc)?


Part of our security process is to ensure your cardholder information is correct. We hate identity theft and want to make sure our users are protected in any way possible.


Why do you need my credit card number and my online banking information?


Your credit card number is used to make your monthly donation. We charge your card at the end of your donation cycle. Your online banking credentials are used to gather the transactional data from your bank.




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