Supporting has never been easier
- Buy - gift cards either online or with the paper order forms your group administrator provides
- Contribute - money to your group
- Shop - using the gift card to pay for your purchases
- Budget - your weekly purchases
About our Retailers
With a growing list of over 100 National, recognizable and trusted retailers, Fundscrip makes it easy to participate. You can find gift cards for the basics like groceries and gas but we also carry a large variety of other types of cards including: pharmacy, home improvement, department store, restaurants, pizza, coffee shops, household items, clothing stores, entertainment, travel etc.
All our gift cards come from the retailers themselves and can be used just like cash so you can be sure they will be accepted when you use them. Many cards have no expiry dates but you can check the info on the back of your cards for more details.
How to use a gift card
The gift cards are plastic cards about the same size as a credit card. They are referred to as declining balance cards as they come with a pre-determined cash value loaded electronically on the card. As you use the card, it’s scanned and your purchases are deducted from the stored cash value. Once you use the entire amount on the card, you can dispose* of it and use another card.
Unfortunately, our gift cards are not re-loadable at this point in time but we are working closely with our Retail Partners to offer this service in the near future.
*In some areas, plastic gift cards are recyclable. FundScrip urges you to dispose of your cards in this environmentally friendly way whenever possible.
How do I register if my group is offering this program online?
- Click on the orange Sign Up Now! button at the bottom of this web page
- Follow the simple instructions and you’ll be registered in a couple of minutes!
How can I pay for my gift cards
- EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
- Interac® online - earnings are reduced by $0.85
- VISA or MasterCard- earnings are 1.99% lower than the posted rate
- *New* Online Bill Payment – pay for your FundScrip orders as a bill payment from your financial institution's online banking!
When does my group order?
If you are using paper order forms you can check with your group administrator for when the forms have to be returned. Usually there is a deadline printed on the top of the form.
If you are using the online program you can login to your profile and you will be able to see your group's next order deadline and delivery date.
How will I receive the gift cards I ordered?
You have two choices depending on the features selected by your Group:
1) You can use Indirect Shipping and have your order shipped to your Group Administrator from whom you can either pick it up yourself or authorize someone else to pick it up for you; or
2) You can use Direct Shipping and have your orders shipped to your home or any other Canadian address of your choice. And we send you a tracking email so you know where your order is while it's in transition.
It typically takes about 3-5 business days for your order to arrive after the order deadline. We ship with reliable couriers; so you can be sure your cards will arrive as promised, on time and ready for you to use.
We encourage every supporters to invite their family members, friends, co-workers and neighbours to participate in FundScrip as well. After all, they probably buy groceries and gas, just like you do! If you order online, they can order online the same way you do or you can make it really easy and order for them through your own account.
If your group is using the paper order forms, you could give them an order form and they can order at the same time. Some people even keep a supply of grocery cards on hand and sell them to people they come into contact with everyday!
However you decide to do it, asking people you know to help support your cause will increase your groups earnings so that they will reach their goal much sooner.
If there is a problem with your order for which we are responsible, then we’ll make good on it.
If there is a problem with your order for which the retailer is responsible, we will work with the retailer on your behalf.
To see all the fees associated with the program, please consult our Fees Page.
2) You can use Direct Shipping and have your orders shipped to your home or any other Canadian address of your choice. And we send you a tracking email so you know where your order is while it's in transition.
It typically takes about 3-5 business days for your order to arrive after the order deadline. We ship with reliable couriers; so you can be sure your cards will arrive as promised, on time and ready for you to use.
What if I want to ask family & friend to help me support my group?
We encourage every supporters to invite their family members, friends, co-workers and neighbours to participate in FundScrip as well. After all, they probably buy groceries and gas, just like you do! If you order online, they can order online the same way you do or you can make it really easy and order for them through your own account.
If your group is using the paper order forms, you could give them an order form and they can order at the same time. Some people even keep a supply of grocery cards on hand and sell them to people they come into contact with everyday!
However you decide to do it, asking people you know to help support your cause will increase your groups earnings so that they will reach their goal much sooner.
Policies & Fees
If there is a problem with your order for which we are responsible, then we’ll make good on it.
If there is a problem with your order for which the retailer is responsible, we will work with the retailer on your behalf.
To see all the fees associated with the program, please consult our Fees Page.
