FAQs
Chip-In
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Who benefits from the Chip-In program? Nonprofits benefit by receiving donations, local merchants benefit by getting more business which helps your local community, and YOU benefit by raising money for a cause you care about just by shopping!
- How much is donated? Each business that joins the Chip-In program selects what they want to donate. For example, they could donate 10% of a purchase or $5 on a purchase of $25 or more.
- How do I participate? Simply download the Chip-In app (link provided on Chip-In page). Securely register your debit or credit card you will use when shopping. When you go to a participating Chip-In merchant and use your registered card, a donation to your selected non-profit will automatically be made!
- How do I select WISE UP as my non-profit of choice? On the Home page of the app, click on My Favorite Nonprofits. Click on the plus (+) sign in the orange circle at the bottom. Type "WISE UP" in the Filter by name field. When WISE UP appears in the list, click on the plus sign next to the name.
- Do I know how much is donated? Yes! Right after you make your purchase you will get a text message informing you how much you raised for WISE UP. 100% of the merchants donation is given to WISE UP!
- How do I find participating merchants? On the home page of the app, click on Offers. A list of participating merchants along with their donation amount will be presented. This list can be filtered by keyword and location to make finding what you are looking for easier.
- Can any merchant join the Chip-In program? Yes! You can even recommend a merchant through the app. The merchant will be contacted and invited to join the Chip-In network.