FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.–Since introduction in March of a new affinity card benefiting charity, SPIRE Credit Union here is reporting it has returned $59,000 to special causes.
The credit union’s new Visa card program pays .25% of every credit card purchase directly to a SPIRE partner charity. SPIRE said it anticipates giving back $225,000 in 2019 from the new program.
“The new SPIRE vertically designed Visa Credit cards look sleek and have increased security with card information on the back to deter skimmers, but the new giveback feature is having the most impact,” the credit union said in a statement. “As members pay for everyday expenses like groceries, gas, and utilities, or unexpected expenses like car and home repairs, they are improving the lives of people in their community and around the world. So, the more our members use their SPIRE Visa Credit card for purchases, the more SPIRE gives back.”
SPIRE said ongoing donations will combat world hunger and homelessness, or benefit cancer research and treatment, families in crisis, abandoned pets, veterans, and other worthy causes. SPIRE Visa Credit card holders are able to choose which cause their purchases will benefit when they log into SPIRE Internet Banking.
The SPIRE Visa Signature Credit card also offers a rewards program with unlimited 1.50% cash back or one point for every dollar spent redeemable for travel or merchandise.
“Our commitment to improving lives has always been at the core of what SPIRE does on a daily basis,” stated SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz. “With our new Visa giveback program, our members can improve the lives of those here at home and across the globe by simply using their credit card. We are very excited to see how this program will impact our communities in the months and years to come.”