BUY BLACK CARD
Give the gift of intentional spending at Black-owned businesses all year round.
Use the Buy Black Card to #SpendLikeItMatters at participating Greater Seattle Black-owned businesses.
Thanks to BECU, save 20%* when you purchase the Buy Black Card. That means more money to spend at the Black-owned businesses at the heart of our communities.
* BECU has generously underwritten a 20% discount on the Buy Black Card, including the Buy Black Card program fee.
Where can I use the card?
From coffee shops, to hair salons, to restaurants, bakeries, breweries, and more - use the Buy Black Card to purchase from a variety of Greater Seattle Black-owned businesses.
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The Intentionalist Card
Give the gift of intentional spending all year round! The Intentionalist Card can be used at participating small businesses, making it easy to #SpendLikeItMatters via everyday decisions about where you eat, drink, shop, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I purchase a Buy Black Card or Intentionalist Card?
Both cards are available in the Intentionalist Store, with the option to select a physical or digital card.
How do I use my Buy Black Card or Intentionalist Card at a participating business?
Physical cards are swiped at the register, exactly like a credit card. For digital cards, simply share the card information with the cashier. We are working to give customers the ability to add cards to Apple, Samsung, and Google wallets – we appreciate your patience.
How is the Buy Black Card different from the Intentionalist Card?
The Buy Black Card can be used to purchase from participating Black-owned businesses. The Intentionalist Card can be used to purchase from participating businesses that may be Asian-, Black-, Disability-, Latinx-, LGBTQ-, Native-, Veteran-owned, and
Can I still use my old Intentionalist Gift Card?
The old Intentionalist Gift Card is no longer an in-person payment option at participating small businesses, but can still be selected as a form of payment when making a purchase from the Intentionalist Store.We will soon share an easy option to use your old Intentionalist Gift Card to purchase the new Intentionalist Card that includes waiver of the program fee – we appreciate your patience.
How do I find participating businesses?
Click here to view participating businesses in the Buy Black Card network and click here to view participating businesses in the Intentionalist Card network.
How do I check my balance?
When logged into your Intentionalist Account, you can access your balance from the Cards list.
What do I do if my card is declined?
You can first check your balance through your Intentionalist Account. For further support, you can contact us (link) or call 1-800-416-6373.
Is the Intentionalist Card the same as a Merchant Gift Card?
The Intentionalist Card can be used at any participating small business. You also have the option to purchase a gift card for a specific small business through the Intentionalist Store.
What is the program fee?
The program fee allows Intentionalist to cover the administrative costs of the Intentionalist Card program, which includes transaction fees from our vendors.
What is the fastest way to access my card?
When you’re logged into your Intentionalist Account, you can access your digital Intentionalist Card from the Cards list. We also recommend adding it to your digital wallet for easy access in person.
I’m a small business owner. Is there a program fee? How do I register to accept the Buy Black Card and/or Intentionalist Card at my business?
It is free to register for the Intentionalist Card Program. As the Buy Black Card and Intentionalist Card are prepaid restricted-access Mastercards, businesses will pay normal Mastercard transaction fees at the time of sale.
If your business does not yet have a listing on Intentionalist, sign up or log into your account on intentionalist.com and click on Add a Business. Once you receive confirmation that your business has been added, log in to the “My Business Dashboard”, claim your business, and select “Register for the Intentionalist Card Program.” You’ll be prompted to approve the program terms and conditions, and then receive instructions for getting set up with your POS system.
If your business is already participating in other Intentionalist programs, log in to the My Business Dashboard and select “Register for the Intentionalist Card Program.” You will be prompted to approve the program terms and conditions, and then receive instructions for getting set up with you POS system.