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Charitable Payment

Socially conscious consumers are paying with charitable credit cards

Trend - Credit card companies are speaking to consumers' need to take part in global charitable initiatives by helping them support non-profit organizations around the world. Ranging from carbon emission-tracking credits cards to all-vegan debit cards, these examples showcase how a consumer's loyalty to a cause can be translated into products.

Insight - With an increase in the demand for authenticity, consumers are insisting that companies take a stand on pressing issues like climate change. These consumers are well-informed on such issues thanks to outlets like social media that highlight and offer information on progressive causes. Consumers expect brands to align themselves with these causes at a time when pressing social and political issues impact their everyday lives and future.
Workshop Question - How can you provide your consumer with a way to participate in elements of social good?
Trend Themes
1. Social Activism - Consumers expect brands to align themselves with social and political issues impacting their everyday lives and future, leading to an increase in demand for authenticity.
2. Sustainability - In response to growing consumer concerns about climate change, credit card companies are introducing carbon emission tracking and charitable donation features tied to shopping with conscious businesses.
3. Rewards Programs - Financial institutions are using rewards programs to encourage conscious spending habits, such as shopping at conscious businesses or donating to non-profits.
Industry Implications
1. Finance - Financial institutions are stepping up with credit cards that can help individuals donate to or shop at conscious businesses and charities.
2. Retail - Promoting conscious businesses and shopping with such businesses are key business strategies to consider at a time when consumer demand for social and environmental values is on the rise.
3. Social Media - Social media is key to keeping consumers informed and engaged, making it essential for businesses to use the right tone and messaging about social and environmental values.
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Featured Examples

Carbon Emission-Tracking Credit Cards
Carbon Emission-Tracking Credit Cards
Doconomy's Credit Card is Governed by Carbon Emission Limits
The carbon emission limits are taken into consideration through the implementation of a new credit card. Created by Swedish finTech company Doconomy, the plastic “caps the climate impact of... MORE
Charitable Credit Card Campaigns
Charitable Credit Card Campaigns
Mastercard's Start Something Priceless Campaign Focuses on Giving
The Mastercard Start Something Priceless campaign is the first change the company has made to its ads in two decades. For 20 years, the Priceless campaign has been Mastercard’s staple ad,... MORE
Socially Conscious Debit Cards
Socially Conscious Debit Cards
Aspiration Rewards Shoppers for Spending at Conscious Businesses
Financial institutions and social consciousness don’t typically go hand-in-hand, but Aspiration’s new socially conscious debit card is aiming to change that, by rewarding shoppers for making... MORE
Charitable Donation Credit Cards
Charitable Donation Credit Cards
Expensify Boasts a Corporate Credit Card with Automatic Donations
The latest Expensify Card is bidding on philanthropy by enabling automatic donations to causes that are “aimed at keeping people off the streets, getting hungry kids meals, and fighting... MORE
Charitable Credit Cards
Charitable Credit Cards
The Charity Charge Card Provides Cash-Back Donations to
The Charity Charge is a credit card platform put together by MasterCard to make donating an everyday initiative that allows users to donate to their favorite non-profit organizations through cash-... MORE
All-Vegan Debit Cards
All-Vegan Debit Cards
Vegannection's Debit Card Can Only Be Used at Vegan Establishments
There are some plant-based societies and associations that provide their members with exclusive cards that grant access to deals and discounts but Vegannection is taking this idea further by... MORE

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