The usual trade-off
Cash-back apps reward you but don’t help a cause. Give-back programs help a cause but don’t lower your price — you’re donating a slice of the purchase. Historically you picked one or the other.
Save and give on the same purchase
Good Circles removes the trade-off. Because it restructures a local sale rather than skimming a national one, you come out about 10% ahead and a nonprofit you choose gets 10% of the merchant’s profit. Save money and give to charity »
Why it’s possible
The giving comes from the merchant’s profit, not your wallet, and the merchant still keeps far more than they would on a 15–30% platform. Everyone in the transaction comes out ahead. See the math »
Save and give — on the same purchase
About 10% off local purchases, and a local cause funded, at no extra cost.
For shoppersFAQ
What is the difference between cash back and giving back?
Cash back returns money to you; giving back sends a share of your purchase to charity. Most programs offer one or the other.
Can I save money and give to charity at the same time?
Yes, with Good Circles. You save about 10% on local purchases and a share of every sale funds a nonprofit you choose — the giving comes from the merchant’s profit, not your pocket.