Introducing the Guide Dogs for the Blind Visa Platinum Credit Card – a small way to make a big difference. Choose among of the following five card designs:
Every credit card sends you a statement. Ours lets you make one!
With the Guide Dogs for the Blind credit card you can help us bring deserving individuals and guide dogs together for life. Now your everyday purchases have the power to contribute to our nationally recognized programs and support services for the blind, provide top-notch veterinary care for our dogs and create future possibilities for all.
Just think, with the simple gesture of using your new Guide Dogs for the Blind Visa card, you're raising awareness each time you use it! Plus, UMB Bank contributes $50 for every new account and Guide Dogs for the Blind receives .3% of all net retail transactions. There is no annual fee, but this offer is limited to residents of the US.
Support the mission of Guide Dogs for the Blind when you apply and every time you use the card. Sign up today! You can use your Guide Dogs for the Blind Visa credit card anywhere that takes Visa.
Apply for the card now! (This link opens in a new window.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How does opening a credit card with UMB benefit Guide Dogs for the Blind?
A. Guide Dogs for the Blind receives $50 for each approved application that is activated and used within 90 days of approval. Additionally, a percentage of every retail purchase made using the card will be donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Q. Is there an annual fee?
A. No, there is no annual fee.
Q. What is the interest rate on the card?
A. 0% for the first six month introductory period on purchases and balance transfers. After the six month introductory period, the interest rate will be the federal prime rate (no lower than 5.25%) + 5.65%.
Q. Can I apply over the phone?
A. Unfortunately, not at this time.
Q. How can I get an application by mail?
A. Paper applications will be available at certain Guide Dogs for the Blind events or by contacting information@guidedogs.com. We encourage you to apply securely online to help us reduce marketing and processing costs.
Q. When I apply for the card, will my transaction be secure?
A. Yes. Your application will be transmitted to UMB through an encrypted security page.
Q. Do I have to activate and use the card within a certain time period for the Guide Dogs for the Blind to receive the $50?
A. Yes. But you only need to use the card once within the first 90 days for us to receive the $50 bounty. Of course, we encourage you to make it your primary card because Guide Dogs receives a percenage of every retail purchase at no additional cost to you.
