Linux Foundation offers new affinity Visa credit card

The Linux Foundation is offering a new Linux-branded affinity Visa credit card. The Linux Foundation Visa Platinum credit card was developed for those who want to support the Linux Foundation's activities while expressing their commitment to Linux. In partnership with CardPartner, Inc. the Foundation offers the card through UMB Bank.

Each card activation brings to Linux Foundation $50. Besides, it also receives a percentage of every purchase made with the credit card. All funds from the Visa card program will go directly toward sponsoring community technical events and providing travel grants for open source community members in order to accelerate Linux innovation.

Holders of Linux Foundation-branded Visa Platinum card can also earn bonus points which they can redeem for free merchandise, airline tickets, and more at hundreds of online and neighborhood retailers. Cardmembers pay no annual fee and 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first six months.