The Linux Foundation is pleased to offer a platinum rewards Linux credit card for those who want to support the Linux Foundation's activities while expressing their commitment to Linux. The Linux credit card is an easy way for anyone to contribute to the growth of Linux and identify themselves as supporters of the community by carrying Tux in their pocket.

The Linux Foundation is partnering with CardPartner, Inc. to offer the affinity Linux credit card through UMB Bank. For every card activation, the Linux Foundation will receive $50 as well as a percentage of every purchase made with the Linux credit card.

All funds from the Visa card program will go directly toward providing community technical events and providing travel grants for open source community members in order to accelerate Linux innovation.

As a nonprofit organization funded primarily by member dues, the Linux Foundation provides a variety of important services, not the least of which is supporting Linus Torvalds’ full-time work on the kernel. The Linux credit card allows anyone to contribute to the community by enabling the Foundation to sustain and expand upon its important work.

Linux credit card members can earn bonus points redeemable towards free merchandise, airline tickets, and more at hundreds of online and neighborhood retailers.

Other important card member features include:

• No annual fee
• Low Introductory APR
• Purchase protection
• Zero liability protection for unauthorized purchases
• Emergency cash and card replacement
• Lost/stolen card reporting service
• 24-hour roadside assistance
• Warranty manager service
• Lost luggage replacement

The Linux credit card is only available to U.S. residents.