The user experience
Once the donor has connected eligible accounts and enabled the feature, the product quietly watches for qualifying transactions and updates the pending roundup total behind the scenes.
How does spare-change giving work?
Spare-change giving works because it reduces the emotional weight of every donation decision. Instead of choosing a larger amount in one moment, donors let small amounts collect over time.
Why weekly aggregation matters
Aggregation is what keeps spare-change giving practical. It preserves the small-donation idea while avoiding the confusion of many tiny withdrawals.
More questions
Can spare-change giving be turned off?
Yes. Participation can be paused, skipped, or canceled prospectively.
Will a refunded purchase still count?
Usually not. Refunded and reversed transactions may be excluded from roundup calculations.
Is spare-change giving only for large spenders?
No. The model works for regular daily spending, not just for high-volume spenders.