DonorsChoose account credits are like DonorsChoose dollars that you can use to support projects on our site. They differ from gift cards in that credits are attached to a specific account and can be automatically applied to a donation from that account.
To use your account credits:
- Log in to your DonorsChoose account
- If you have any unused credits, you’ll see them listed on the right-hand side of your “Private info” tab
- Select the project(s) that you’d like to give to
- During check-out, your account credits will automatically be used as the payment method
- Proceed with checkout -- thank you for supporting a project!
To extend your account credits:
Account credit use can automatically be extended from your account only if the current expiration date is within 30 days. Clicking the "extend" link (see image above) will set the expiration date to 30 days away.
Example: If your credits are set to expire on June 30th, you will see the option to extend them beginning on June 1st. Clicking "extend" on June 1st will extend the expiration date to July 1st, and clicking it on June 15th will extend to July 15th, etc. Credits can be extended multiple times.
Other account credits tips:
- If you're a teacher, you can spend your account credits on your own request to give it a boost! Just follow the instructions above, and donate towards your own project.
- We won't ask for credit card information during checkout unless you're donating more than your account credit balance. If you are being asked for your credit card information, but your donation amount does not exceed the account credits available, make sure you are signed in to your account.
- Account credits cannot be applied at the same time as pledging a check donation.
- Account credits can be used to donate to project, or purchase gift codes.
Looking for other ways to support teachers and classrooms? Check out our guide to strategic giving!