Charity Gift Card Comparison Chart | Leading Charity Gift Card Providers

  TisBest Charity on Top Global Giving The Good Card Charity Choice
Sponsoring Organization TisBest Philanthropy Charity on Top Foundation, Inc. Global Giving Network for Good Special Kids Fund
Overall Ranking
Cost and Fiscal Responsibility
Ease of Use
Product Quality
Customization
Fees $0 - $1.49 per Card
100% to Charity		 $0 - $1.95 per Card
96% to Charity		 $0 per Card
85% to Charity		 $2.50 per Card
100% to Charity		 $0 per Card
89% - 65% to Charity
Comments The original charity gift card, introduced in 2007. Easy to use website. Custom images are free. No minimum quantity. Same or next day shipping. Institutional & corporate capacity. Experienced and helpful staff. Upbeat website and email communications. Custom images are high quality and free. Greeting card choice. "Affiliate Fee Sharing" caution: 3.75% of all donations are transferred to a private corporation. International giving portal also offering charity gift cards. Clean interface. Customization available. Excellent choice for international gifting. Long lead times and high fees. Direct donation website, with charity gift card offering. No custom cards. No physical cards. Confusing product selection. Customization only for bulk orders. Long lead times to ship.
 

Fees (Financial Efficiency)

Charity gift cards are a type of financial instrument. You deposit money with the sponsoring organization and the person to whom you give the card chooses the charity that will receive the money. All charity gift card providers charge a fee to provide the gift cards, operate the websites and make the charity gift card concept possible. Look for fees that are lower, that are not percentage based and that are clearly disclosed and easy to understand.

Website Ease of Use

Charity gift cards are purchased through the web. Look for websites that make it easy to understand what your options are and how to choose among them. Organizations should offer telephone and email support. Redeeming a charity gift card should be a pleasant experience with an opportunity to learn about causes and organizations. Steer clear of websites that are confusing or difficult to navigate for you or your gift card recipients.

Gift Card Quality

Since charity gift cards are a gift, you want it to look attractive, in addition to doing good in the world. Gift cards should be printed with a high quality image, be easy to read and arrive in attractive packaging. Look for providers that offer plastic and paper product made of 100% recycled content.

Customization Features and Service

All charity gift card providers offer some degree of customization and offer email and print-your-own options; some will create your card in plastic and send it in the mail. Providers offer a range of different card designs. Look for providers that offer customization with no minimum quantities and no additional costs. Look out for custom cards with a minimum order, long lead times, and additional costs.

Gift Recipient Experience

All charity gift cards are redeemed on a website. That experience should be simple, enjoyable and engaging for the person who received the charity gift card as a gift. Look for websites that clearly indicate where and how to spend a gift card and offer charity suggestions or categories.