Solidarity Card
Support the NGO of your choice every time you pay with your debit card.
Round up and donate the difference
Free debit card
Free ATMs
Deduct some donations in your tax return
- The donated amounts accumulate over the month and, at the beginning of each month, you'll see a transaction in the current account associated with the Solidarity Card. This transaction is your monthly donation.
- You can select a monthly maximum and minimum for your donations, which can be changed whenever you want.
- Withdraw or deposit cash at more than 7,000 Banco Santander and Euro Automatic Cash ATMs in Spain.
- Fee-free extras: Open Discounts, accident insurance, SMS alerts, 3D Secure System, and plenty more.
- Up to 80% on the first €150 you donate each year and 35% for the rest.
If you set up periodic donations, from the third year onwards, the personal income tax (IRPF) deduction will increase to 40%, only for amounts that are equal to or more than the transfers made in the previous two financial years.
It's also easy to help with a Solidarity Transfer
All you need to do is select the NGO or foundation you would like to support and choose the amount you want to donate.
Want to learn more about the Solidarity Card?
How do you donate with your Solidarity Card?
How can you control the amount you donate with your Solidarity Card?
Does it include any insurance?
What tax deductions am I eligible for if I donate?
Does the Solidarity Card cost anything?
What benefits does it offer?
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How do you donate with your Solidarity Card?
Every time you pay with your Solidarity Card, you round up the amount to the nearest euro and donate the difference to the NGO or foundation of your choice.
For example: if you pay €2.80 for your breakfast, you could round the amount up to €3.00, and the €0.20 difference would be added to the total donation made this month to the NGOs you've selected.
The donated amounts accumulate over the month and, at the beginning of each month, you'll see a transaction in the current account associated with the Solidarity Card. This transaction is your monthly donation.
How can you control the amount you donate with your Solidarity Card?
To control the amount of your donations, you can choose a monthly minimum and maximum. If all the amounts rounded up do not reach the fixed minimum, it will be adjusted and you will donate the lower limit you have set. If the amount to be donated is more than the maximum, you will donate the amount set as the upper limit.
Change these limits at any time by clicking on the 'Settings' of your Solidarity Card in your Customer Area.
Does it include any insurance?
Yes, there's free insurance with Santander Seguros y Reaseguros S.A. If you have an accident and you are the cardholder, the maximum compensation is €6,010.12.
Furthermore, if you have purchased a journey on public transport with the card, in addition to covering you as the cardholder, the insurance also covers anyone else whose travel is charged to the card (maximum compensation: €120,202.42).
For further information about the cover offered, see the corresponding policy.
What tax deductions am I eligible for if I donate?
The applicable deduction percentages are determined according to the amount and frequency of your donation. Up to 80% on the first €150 you donate each year, and 35% for any additional donation.
If you set up periodic donations, from the third year onwards, the personal income tax (IRPF) deduction will increase to 40%, only for amounts that are equal to or more than the transfers made in the previous two financial years.
Please note that these tax deductions are limited to certain NGOs and foundations.
Does the Solidarity Card cost anything?
- Applying for and renewing the Solidarity Card is free.
- The card offers fee-free cash withdrawals at more than 7,000 Banco Santander ATMs in Spain.
What benefits does it offer?
On top of the tax benefits in your income tax return, you also get Open Discounts on major brands when you pay with your Solidarity Card and you can add it to your mobile wallet. Plus, it comes with all the usual pros of our Open Debit Card:
- Contactless technology
- The security of our 3D Secure Code System.
- Free payment confirmation alerts by SMS.