World Emergency Relief launches affinity debit card powered by Tempo

Tempo announced today that the World Emergency Relief (WER), the non-profit organization that provides food, medical supplies and support to victims of natural and man-made disasters, is offering members and contributors an affinity debit card powered by Tempo.
Every time WER debit cards are used to make a purchase, the organization will receive a portion of standard card transaction fees. The cards can be used anywhere Debit MasterCard cards are accepted and also provide cash-back and ATM withdrawal access to the cardholders' existing checking accounts.
Gary Becks, World Emergency Relief CEO said: "WER benefits every time people use their cards to make purchases. Thanks to Tempo's web-based platform, our members can now effortlessly generate more funds to support our cause."
Tempo technology makes it easy for organizations to offer affinity debit cards and provides a web portal for consumers to apply for and activate cards, as well as track purchases and rewards. The cards are issued by Tempo partner First Bank & Trust of Brookings, SD, part of Fishback Financial Corporation.
"The everyday purchases of WER cardholders will further the organization's efforts to fight poverty and hunger, and provide relief for victims of disaster, conflict and despair," said Tempo CEO Mike Grossman. "Tempo's software-as-a-service technology makes it possible for organizations of all types and sizes to quickly and easily develop affinity debit card programs that allow consumers to leverage their existing checking accounts into additional income for a worthy organization."
Tempo-enabled debit cards are affinity partner-branded, generate valuable cardholder rewards, and can be used for online and offline purchases and ATM withdrawals. Working with First Bank & Trust, Tempo manages all aspects of card issuance, including risk management, application processing, card fulfillment, authorization and settlement.
Other non-profits that are offering Tempo-powered affinity debit card programs include the Breast Cancer Fund, Greenpeace and Surfrider Foundation.