"We've made many partnerships over the years", says Elliot Bohm, CEO of CardCash, "but partnering with a company that is doing so much good for education is truly special".
San Diego, California (PRWEB) May 17, 2016
CardCash and Gift of College announced today the launch of a web platform that allows users to exchange hundreds of gift cards for a Gift of College eGift Card. The website - GiftofCollege.CardCash.com - makes it easy for consumers to turn unwanted gift cards into funds that can be deposited directly to any 529 college savings plan or student loan account. The exchange is powered by CardCash, the largest gift card exchange in the world.
Over 93% of Americans received gift cards over this past year, with many still unused. In fact, the CEB Tower Group reports that there are over 1 billion dollars in unused gift cards from 2015 alone. The new Gift of College eGift Card Exchange unlocks the hidden potential of these cards by turning them into Gift of College eGift Cards. The new eGift Cards will hold up to 94% of the face value of the card being exchanged and can be used to fund any 529 college savings plan and student loan account.
The Gift of College gift card exchange program will accept over 200 merchants at giftofcollege.cardcash.com where it is easy to get an instant offer before deciding to go ahead with the exchange. A new Gift of College eGift Card will be delivered via email within one business day of placing an order. The card being exchanged never needs to be mailed in and customers can exchange up to $500 worth of cards every 30 days.
"We've made many partnerships over the years", says Elliot Bohm, CEO of CardCash, "but partnering with a company that is doing so much good for education is truly special".
“We are delighted about our innovative partnership with CardCash.” says Wayne Weber, CEO of Gift of College. “So many gift cards go unused, it will be exciting to see how many turn into college savings for a child or a student loan payment for an adult.”
CardCash takes the gift cards exchanged on the platform and sells them on its main website for a discount to consumers who are interested in those merchants.
About Gift of College:
Founded in 2008, GiftofCollege.com is a gift registry for college savings plans that lets friends and family contribute easily online or with gift cards. Gift cards are redeemable at GiftofCollege.com for deposit directly into any existing or newly started 529 plans and student loan accounts. Gift of College also provides a social savings platform where parents can promote their child’s education within its community, making saving for college, simple, fun and top-of-mind.
About CardCash:
Founded in 2009, CardCash offers the country’s largest and most secure selection of discounted gift cards online. The company has been ranked for three straight years on Forbes’ list of America’s Most Promising Companies, and for four straight years on the prestigious Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies in America. CardCash has formed strategic partnerships in the past with eBay, CVS, Walmart, Amazon and United Airlines.