Turn your book shopping into college savings.

Every time you shop with your registered credit cards at Borders Books & Music®, Waldenbooks®, Brentano's® stores, or online at www.borders.com, you will receive a 2% college contribution.

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  • Eligibility
  • Frequently Asked
      Questions


  • Eligibility

    Upromise members who use their registered credit cards at Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's stores, or on Borders.com are eligible to receive a 2% contribution into their Upromise accounts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I get contributions from Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's, or Borders.com?
    Follow these steps and you will receive your contributions automatically into your Upromise account:
    1. Shop at a Borders, Waldenbooks, or Brentano's store or online at www.borders.com.
    2. Pay with a credit card you have registered and validated in your Upromise account.
    It's that simple! When you pay with a credit card you've registered in your Upromise account, we track your shopping and automatically award your contributions. Generally, your contributions will be processed and posted within approximately 60-90 business days of your purchase.

    Which Borders, Waldenbooks, and Brentano's locations participate in the Upromise service?
    All Borders, Waldenbooks, and Brentano's locations participate in the Upromise service. In total, there are more than 1,000 locations throughout the United States. With such a large selection, the likelihood of finding a location in your metro area is very high. You can find specific Borders stores by searching here. You also can find specific Waldenbooks' stores by searching here. If you are unable to locate a Borders, Waldenbooks, or Brentano's store near you, you can shop at www.borders.com from the comfort of your home or office.

    I shopped at a Borders, Waldenbooks, or Brentano's store or on Borders.com the other day. How do I know I received my contributions?
    You can view all your transactions and contributions for each time you shopped at a Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's, or Borders.com in the Statements & Balances section of your Upromise account. For Borders, Waldenbooks, and Brentano's purchases, your contributions will generally post as pending to your Upromise account within 30-60 business days of purchase. For Borders.com purchases, your contributions will generally post as pending to your Upromise account within 60-90 days of purchase.

    When shopping at Borders, Waldenbooks, or Brentano's, do I need to let the cashier know I'm a member of Upromise?
    No. Once you have registered your credit card with Upromise, you receive contributions automatically. There is no need to notify the cashier that you are a Upromise member. When you shop at Borders.com, your purchase is also automatically tracked through your registered credit card.

    Does Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's, or Borders.com share with Upromise the personal information I may give them?
    No, only transactional data that allows Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's, or Borders.com to make your contributions is passed to Upromise. For more information, read Borders privacy policy and Waldenbooks privacy policy.

    Who do I contact if I have questions about contributions from Borders, Waldenbooks, Brentano's, or Borders.com?
    Please contact us.