{"id":57379,"date":"2023-11-27T21:03:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/27\/the-best-credit-cards-to-maximize-your-charitable-donation-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T21:03:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:03:43","slug":"the-best-credit-cards-to-maximize-your-charitable-donation-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/27\/the-best-credit-cards-to-maximize-your-charitable-donation-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best credit cards to maximize your charitable donation &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Giving Tuesday is a great time to donate, since many of your favorite charities may have a sponsor or donor that is willing to match your amount. An added bonus? You can earn cash back, points or miles with each charitable donation you make.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best credit cards<\/a> and points programs to use when donating to charity this year.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-best-credit-cards-to-use-for-charitable-donations\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">The best credit cards to use for charitable donations<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"comparison-of-the-best-cards-for-charitable-donations\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Comparison of the best cards for charitable donations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Card<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Bonus<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rewards rate on charitable giving (return based on <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TPG valuations<\/a>)<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Annual fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-blue-business%e2%84%a0-plus-credit-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards\u00ae points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first three months of Card Membership.<\/td>\n<td>2 points per dollar on the first $50,000 spent in purchases each year (4%), then 1 point per dollar after that (2%)<\/td>\n<td>None (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-blue-business%e2%84%a0-plus-credit-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-double-cash-card-18-month-bt-offer\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi Double Cash Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first six months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>2% (1% when you buy, plus 1% when you pay. 3.6% with a linked ThankYou account)<\/td>\n<td>None (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/citi-double-cash-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-unlimited%e2%84%a0\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td>Earn unlimited double cash back for the first 12 months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>1.5% (3% for the first 12 months of account opening or with a linked Ultimate Rewards account)<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<td>Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>2 points per dollar (3.7%)<\/td>\n<td>$95 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/bank-of-america-premium-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>60,000 bonus points after you make at least $4,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>1.5 points per dollar (1.5%-2.625% depending on your status level within <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/all-about-bank-of-america-preferred-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Bank of America\u00a0Preferred Rewards\u00a0program<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td>$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td><strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-enhanced-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-open\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td>120,000 Membership Rewards\u00ae points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card within the first three months of card membership. Terms apply.<\/td>\n<td>1 point per dollar (2%) on donations of less than $5,000<\/td>\n<td>$695 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/The-Blue-Business-Plus-Credit-Card-from-American-Express.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Welcome offer<\/strong>: Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards\u00ae points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first three months of Card Membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<\/strong>: 2 points per dollar spent on the first $50,000 in purchases each year (4% return <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">based on TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>); then 1 point per dollar on purchases thereafter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><em>*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Eligibility and benefit levels vary by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com\/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__70lh2&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__zGkU5&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__AEA5s\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__cnneL\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: $0 (See <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-blue-business%e2%84%a0-plus-credit-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Business Plus is a great choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/business\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">small-business owners<\/a>, as it has no annual fee and earns 2 points per dollar on all purchases up to $50,000 per year (then 1 point per dollar thereafter). TPG <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">values transferable Membership Rewards<\/a> points <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">at two cents<\/a> each, which is a 4% return on the first $50,000 annually.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/reviews\/blue-business-plus-amex-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Amex Blue Business Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-blue-business%e2%84%a0-plus-credit-card-from-american-express\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<h3>Citi Double Cash Card<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/02\/Citi-Double-Cash-Mastercard_2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus<\/strong>: Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first six months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<\/strong>: 2% cash back \u2014 1% when you buy and 1% when you pay \u2014 on everything, but <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/citi-double-cash-card-thankyou-point-transfers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rewards can be transferred to a linked ThankYou account<\/a> (3.6% return <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">based on TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-double-cash-card-18-month-bt-offer\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi Double Cash Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/citi-double-cash-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) is a no-annual-fee everyday spending card that awards 1% cash back when you make a purchase and another 1% back when you pay that charge off for a total 2% return. However, if you have a Citi ThankYou card, such as the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-thankyou-premier-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\"> Citi Premier\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/citi-premier-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>), you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/citi-double-cash-card-thankyou-point-transfers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transfer the rewards earned by your Citi Double Cash Card to your ThankYou account<\/a>, where they&#8217;ll become <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">full-fledged ThankYou points<\/a>. So, the Citi Double Cash Card&#8217;s 2% cash back return can become a 3.6% return if you transfer your rewards to a linked ThankYou account.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi\/reviews\/citi-double-cash-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Citi Double Cash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/citi-double-cash-card-18-month-bt-offer\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Citi Double Cash Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<h3>Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/05\/Chase-Freedom-Unlimited.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus<\/strong>: Earn unlimited double cash-back on all purchases in the first 12 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<!-- -->s<\/strong>: Earn 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards, 3% on dining at restaurants, 3% at drugstores and 1.5% on other eligible purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/best-cards-purchase-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Purchase protection<\/a> covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per account<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-cards-for-extended-warranty\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Extended warranty<\/a> extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer&#8217;s warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: None<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/consolidate-chase-ultimate-rewards-points\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">premium Ultimate Rewards card<\/a> such as the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/a><\/span>, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-reserve\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a><\/span> or the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/ink-business-preferred%E2%84%A0-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Ink Business Preferred Credit Card<\/a><\/span>, you can convert the rewards earned by your Chase Freedom Unlimited into <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeeming-chase-ultimate-rewards-maximum-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Rewards points<\/a>. The Chase Freedom Unlimited is a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">great companion to any premium Ultimate Rewards cards<\/a> because it boosts your non-bonus category earning \u2014 including charitable donations \u2014 from 1 point per dollar to 1.5.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/reviews\/chase-freedom-unlimited-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-freedom-unlimited%e2%84%a0\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Chase Freedom Unlimited<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<h3>Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WYATT SMITH\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus<\/strong>: Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<!-- -->s<\/strong>: 2 Capital One miles per dollar spent on everything (3.7% return <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">based on TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>*Benefits only available to accounts approved for the Visa Signature card. Terms apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: $95 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> earns 2 miles per dollar spent on all purchases, including donations. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-capital-one-miles-fixed-value\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">use the miles to pay off recent travel purchases you make on the card<\/a> or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-transfer-capital-one-miles-to-airline-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transfer your miles to airline and hotel partners<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TPG values Capital One miles at 1.85 cents each<\/a> due to the value you can get by <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-transfer-times\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">transferring your miles to partners<\/a> \u2014 and unlike some of the other cards described in this guide, you don&#8217;t need to have another card in your wallet to unlock the ability to transfer your rewards to travel partners.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in 2 miles per dollar on everything but want a more premium card, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span> is a great choice. For a $395 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), you get a high sign-up bonus, added bonus categories and several <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture-x-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">perks<\/a>, including an up to $300 credit, anniversary miles bonus, rental car status and more.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one\/reviews\/capital-one-venture-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<h3>Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/11\/Bank-of-America-Premium-Rewards_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Sign-up bonus<\/strong>: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you make at least $4,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<!-- -->s<\/strong>: 2 points for every dollar spent on travel and dining purchases and 1.5 points for every dollar spent on other purchases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: $95<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/bank-of-america-premium-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/a><\/span> earns 1.5 points per dollar spent on non-bonus categories, such as charitable donations. However, you can earn <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/critical-points-stop-ignoring-bofa-preferred-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">up to a 75% bonus on the points earned on this card<\/a> based on your status level within <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/all-about-bank-of-america-preferred-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gold level requires $20,000 in assets and awards a 25% rewards bonus<\/li>\n<li>Platinum level requires $50,000 in assets and awards a 50% rewards bonus<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Honors level requires $100,000 in assets and awards a 75% rewards bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the highest Platinum Honors tier, that&#8217;s a 75% bonus on the regular 1.5 point-per-dollar ratio for a total of around 2.6 cents in rewards per dollar.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/bank-of-america\/reviews\/credit-card-review-bank-of-america-premium-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Bank of America Premium Rewards credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/bank-of-america-premium-rewards-credit-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Bank of America\u00ae Premium Rewards\u00ae credit card<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<h3>The Business Platinum Card from American Express<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Welcome offer<\/strong>: Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards\u00ae points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases with the Business Platinum Card within the first three months of card membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rewards rate<!-- -->s<\/strong>: 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com (10% return <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">based on TPG&#8217;s valuations<\/a>), 1.5 points per dollar on eligible purchases in select business categories and eligible purchases of $5,000 or more on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year (3% return based on TPG valuations) and 1 point per dollar spent on other purchases (2% return).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual fee<\/strong>: $695 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you&#8217;re feeling generous and looking to donate $5,000 or more, <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-enhanced-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-open\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card from American Express<\/a><\/span> offers 1.5 Membership Rewards points per dollar for all purchases over $5,000 annually (up to $2 million of these purchases). Just make sure that wherever you make your donation, the entire amount is charged as one transaction and not split into two or more payments \u2014 such as a monthly giving schedule \u2014 because you&#8217;ll only get the 1.5 multiplier on charges over $5,000 made as a single purchase.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hotel\/reviews\/amex-business-platinum-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Amex Business Platinum card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-enhanced-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-open\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">The Business Platinum Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"best-ways-to-redeem-points-for-donations\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Best ways to redeem points for donations<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to donating your hard-earned points, there are several opportunities out there. Here, we&#8217;ll spotlight a few programs that make it easy to redeem toward thousands of fundraisers or nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-points-hilton-honors-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton Honors<\/a> allow points to be used toward a diverse array of nonprofit organizations. Amex partners with <a href=\"https:\/\/help.justgiving.com\/hc\/en-us\/sections\/360000125857-American-Express-Pay-with-Points-US-ONLY-\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JustGiving<\/a> and Hilton partners with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pointworthy.com\/partners\/hilton\/index.xhtml\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PointWorthy<\/a> to make the process straightforward by linking your accounts.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn Membership Rewards points by holding an Amex card; here are some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">best Amex card options<\/a>. Likewise, Hilton Honors points can be earned not only with stays at a Hilton property but also by signing up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/hilton\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton credit card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:55.31514581373471%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/06\/Hilton-Honors-PointWorthy.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">HILTON\/POINTWORTHY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>United allows you to donate miles through <a href=\"https:\/\/donate.mileageplus.com\/Donate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miles on a Mission<\/a> to a number of different charities and campaigns, including the American Red Cross, Global Glimpse and Make a Wish.<\/p>\n<p>While we typically prefer to accrue miles and points and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">use them to travel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/keep-points-and-miles-from-expiring\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">donating a small number of miles or points<\/a> can be a great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/keep-children-airline-miles-from-expiring\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">keep your points and miles from expiring<\/a>. Of course, if you have a large stash of points and want to do good without spending cash then using points can make sense, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/redeem-credit-card-points-charities\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You can now redeem Chase, Citi and Amex points for charity \u2014 here&#8217;s how<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"should-i-sign-up-for-a-new-card-before-making-a-large-donation\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Should I sign up for a new card before making a large donation?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering making a large donation, you may want to sign up for a new credit card before making the donation. By doing so, you can make significant progress toward the spending required to obtain the card&#8217;s sign-up bonus. If you don&#8217;t want to sign up for a new card, consider whether you have a card with a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/cards-bonuses-for-annual-spending\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">threshold spending bonus<\/a> to meet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/10-easiest-credit-card-sign-up-bonuses-to-earn\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10 easiest credit card sign-up bonuses to earn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"does-the-charity-get-my-full-donation\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Does the charity get my full donation?<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, merchants (including charities) are <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/guide-to-credit-card-merchant-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">charged fees on credit card charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For most cards and merchants, these fees are between 2% and 4% of the amount charged. That means that if you donate $1,000 to a charity, the charity will likely only get $960 to $980 of your donation once the bank levies various card processing fees.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a set amount to reach your charity of choice, you may want to give a little extra to cover the credit card charges. (You could also just donate using a debit card, check or cash, but then you won&#8217;t earn any rewards on the donation.)<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using a credit card to make charitable donations this season, be sure to use a credit card that maximizes your earnings. And if you want to use rewards instead of earning them, you can take advantage of several rewards program partnerships to do just that. No matter the route you choose, credit cards can make your Giving Tuesday even sweeter.<\/p>\n<p><em>For Capital One products listed on this page, some of the above benefits are provided by Visa\u00ae or Mastercard\u00ae and may vary by product. See the respective Guide to Benefits for details, as terms and exclusions apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Blue Business Plus Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-blue-business%e2%84%a0-plus-credit-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><br \/><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum Card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-credit-cards-for-charitable-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giving Tuesday is a great time to donate, since many of your favorite charities may have a sponsor or donor that is willing to match your amount. An added bonus? You can earn cash back, points or miles with each charitable donation you make. 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