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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I redeem my rewards?
Redeem rewards for gift cards to partnering sustainable brands or use them to fund vetted climate solutions. If you redeem your rewards as a gift card, you'll receive an email with the redemption code for your selected brand. If you redeem your rewards for impact, you fund climate solutions with your rewards.
When can I redeem my rewards?
Accumulate 500 seeds to unlock your rewards for redemption.
Why isn’t my sustainable purchase showing up as sustainable?
We try to identify every sustainable purchase that we can, but sometimes our algorithm gets it wrong. If you believe you’ve made a purchase that should be counted as low-emissions by Commons, you can either recategorize the transaction or send us feedback about it. To edit a transaction, tap on any transaction from the Footprint tab to update the category. Our team will periodically review any edited purchases for accuracy.
Is it safe to connect Commons to my credit or debit card?
We take data privacy and security very seriously. Commons uses best-in-class, bank-level security and does not save any sensitive information on our servers. Commons uses Plaid to connect to your card(s). Plaid is an API trusted by financial companies like Venmo, Mint, and Paypal for its high security and banking support. When you connect your card(s) to Commons using Plaid, we cannot (and will not) charge your account, withdraw money, or create a transaction on the account in any way. We never sell your data. Read more in our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Why do I have to connect my card?
Everything we buy requires energy and resources to produce, and our spending is one of the most accurate indicators of our emissions. When you connect a card, you’ll get the real-time footprint of your purchases and start earning for climate-friendly purchases. For the most accurate footprint and the most opportunities to earn, connect all the credit or debit cards you spend money on. There is no fee for connecting cards.
How do I start earning rewards?
Earn rewards as you build your sustainable lifestyle in Commons. You’ll earn for every climate-friendly purchase, completed climate action, collective challenge completion, achievement badge, and other milestones in your sustainability journey.
What counts as a sustainable purchase?
Commons determines a company’s sustainability based on its capacity to measurably lower global emissions. Earn rewards for purchases at inherently low-carbon companies (like public transit or thrift stores) or Climate Neutral Certified companies. You’ll see sustainable purchases highlighted in blue on your Footprint tab.