They’re wallet-sized for a reason. If you received a Circle Card, your wallet is a great home base.

If you’ve got a pack or two of cards, consider tucking a few in your bag, coat pocket, or glove box. You never know when a moment will strike.

Simply keeping a card on you, and glancing at it now and then, gently trains your awareness to notice more opportunities for kindness.

Look for the small moments that often go unspoken:

Could a Circle Card be your way of saying thank you, showing appreciation, or simply saying “Hey, I see you”?

You don’t need a big reason. Just keep it simple and sincere.

Both can!

Each Circle Card can have up to two tags (entries) per exchange—one from the person who receives it, and one from the person who passes it on next.

So if you receive a card, you can tag it twice—once when you get it, and again when you pass it on. If you’re giving out a brand-new card (like one you purchased), you’ll just make one entry as the giver.

Tagging a card connects it to you. It lets you follow its journey, see it in your dashboard (if you have an account), and get notified by email when it moves on.

There’s no script. As long as your reason is genuine, it will come through in the right spirit. We’ve honestly never seen a situation where it didn’t go well.

Sometimes there's no need to say anything. Just hand them the card with a smile.

Also, If you received the card from someone, sharing how you got it can make the moment feel more personal, especially if it’s already been on a journey.

So unless there’s a note you want them to find or a backstory to share, just show the front of the card with sincerity. Let them discover the rest on their own.

They look like ordinary cards. They’re not.

Circle Cards are small, trackable pass-it-on cards for building a more kind, connected world. Each one carries a simple message on the front and a unique code on the back.

It’s a way of using technology to amplify human connection, not replace it.

When you give a card to someone, you tag it online with a note. The person you gave it to can enter the code to see the story behind it, and maybe they’ll pass it on with a note of their own.

As the card travels from person to person, it creates a living story. You can follow the journey or just let it go.

No one knows where it’ll end. That’s part of the magic.

Yes. There are currently two main categories of Circle Cards, each designed with a different intention.

Appreciation cards are for saying thank you, acknowledging someone, or sharing a moment of gratitude. Think of them as a new way to give ‘likes’ in the real (physical) world.

”Gift It Forward” cards come with a built-in mission. They’re given as part of a kind act you do for someone, and passed on as a token to gently encourage the recipient to pay it forward. It’s a way to spark a ripple of generosity.

All Circle Cards share the same spirit: creating meaningful moments of connection and growing a new culture of kindness rooted in generosity and appreciation.

Have an idea for a new card message, design, or even a whole new category? We’d love to hear it! Share your ideas in the form below 👇

Circle Cards are for people who believe in the power of kindness and want to:

They’re for anyone who wants to say “thank you,” or “I see you,” or “that mattered.”

They’re for individuals (maybe you!) and also for groups: schools, organizations, and other communities looking to spark real acts of appreciation and kindness.

They’re also a great way for parents to help kids experience the power of kindness firsthand. In a world where so much happens through screens, Circle Cards invite face-to-face moments that grow empathy, generosity, and gratitude.

They’re for everyone who wants to bring a little more light into the world.

Giving a Circle Card can feel just as good as receiving one.

And when your card gets tagged, you’ll see that something you did made a difference.

You don’t give a Circle Card to get something. Still, something often comes back.

Giving someone a Circle Card might make their day, and yours too.

circle.love is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) based in Boulder, Colorado. Our purpose is to help build a new culture of kindness, one filled with more hope, optimism, and positive human connection.

The best way to describe the essence of the project is through the symbol in the footer below. It represents our heartbeat.

At first glance, it might look like a random pattern, but there are deeper layers of meaning beneath the surface.

If you feel called to explore, the path is yours to follow. To decode the first layer, try entering each 8-digit segment of 1s and 0s into our code lookup field, right HERE.

What it reveals may feel familiar… like something you already knew.

This isn’t a gimmick, promotion, or some kind of scammy thing. It’s not a tool for tracking people, measuring performance, chasing recognition, or going viral. And it’s not a quick campaign or a fleeting trend.

This is a new way to connect—human to human. And it’s free so that everyone can participate.

If that speaks to something in you, you’re in the right place!

Want to know where this all came from? Take a scroll through our journey timeline just below 👇

As a card is passed forward, everyone who’s been a part of its journey can follow along and watch the ripple effect they helped create.

Each time someone tags a card with a new note, an update goes out to everyone who’s interacted with it—both givers and receivers. You can opt out of updates at any time.

You can create a free online dashboard to track all the cards you’ve tagged or purchased, but it’s totally optional.

Watching your card’s story unfold is a feel-good reminder that something you did made a difference. It’s a little mood boost you didn’t know you needed.

Yes! It’s completely free.

You can track cards, tag them (leave notes), receive notifications when a card changes hands, and even create a personal dashboard to view all your Circle Cards.

It’s free to use forever, so everyone can be part of the experience.

Circle.love is powered by kindness.

Like any project, we need resources to keep going. We offer Circle Cards for purchase and we deeply appreciate those who support our work through donations.

Every bit of support helps us grow this movement—bringing more hope, optimism, and human connection into the world.

Nope, nothing to download. Everything works seamlessly in your browser and functions just like an app.

Tagging a card with a note is quick and easy. It takes only a minute and works great on any device.

Nope! You can always tag and follow Circle Cards without ever creating an account.

But if you’ve tagged a card or purchased Circle Cards, you’re eligible for a free account that lets you view and track your cards all in one place.

If you’ve tagged a Circle Card or purchased new cards, you’re in! Personal accounts are free forever.

Signing up is super easy—takes less than a minute. Just enter your email and verify it. No passwords needed.

An account gives you a personal dashboard to view and track all your Circle Cards in one place. If you purchased cards, you can also access your order details anytime.

But accounts are totally optional and always free, with no strings attached.

Unless you’re purchasing Circle Cards, the only info we ask for is your name and email when tagging a card.

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting what you share with us. We’ll never sell your data and we won’t spam you. You can opt out of emails at any time.

For full details, check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Both can!

Each Circle Card can have up to two tags (entries) per exchange—one from the person who receives it, and one from the person who passes it on next.

So if you receive a card, you can tag it twice—once when you get it, and again when you pass it on. If you’re giving out a brand-new card (like one you purchased), you’ll just make one entry as the giver.

Tagging a card connects it to you. It lets you follow its journey, see it in your dashboard (if you have an account), and get notified by email when it moves on.

If you can spare a minute, it’s best to tag the card before you pass it on. That way, when the recipient looks up the code, they’ll see your note and it might inspire them to add their own.

If they scan it and there’s no entry yet, they may not think to scan it again. So a quick tag can make a real difference. That said, sometimes it’s just not possible to tag it beforehand.

Easy. Here are three ways to track it down:

Want to remember more details? Add a caption using the info button in your photo viewer (on both iPhones and Androids). No phone handy? Just jot down the code.

• Noticing which card number is missing
• Check for new entries
• See if someone recently looked up one of your cards

Share whatever feels meaningful to you!

Many people like to include a note of appreciation, a reflection on the moment, or even a simple thank-you message. You can also describe what happened—the interaction, the setting, or what moved you to pass the card on.

Not sure what to write? Just imagine the person you gave the card to (or got it from) reading your note. What might make it feel meaningful to them? What would you want them to feel?

Just a heads-up: your entry may be seen by others following the card’s journey. To keep things safe and respectful, please leave out private details like full names, addresses, or anything you wouldn’t want shared publicly.

Just your name and email.

That’s how we connect the card to you and send you updates as it travels. (You can opt out of notifications anytime.)

If you provide your last name, only your first name and last initial will appear in the public story entry.

Or, if you’d prefer to stay anonymous, just check the “post anonymously” box when tagging.

Usually less than 2 minutes, and often under 1 if you’re quick.

Only what you choose to share. You can post anonymously or with your first name. It’s totally up to you. If you enter your last name, we’ll only display your first name and last initial. Your email is never shown.

Anyone with the specific circle card code or a shared link can view the story. We may feature story entries on the website or social media, so avoid including any personal details you'd prefer not to share publicly.

For full details, check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Nope—there’s no deadline.

You can leave a note weeks, months, or even years after you received it or passed it on.

A tag and an entry are the same thing. We use the words interchangeably.

When you tag a card, you’re creating a new entry that marks your part in its journey.

A note is the heart of that tag or entry. It’s what you choose to share about the moment.

All of the details you share, including your note, become part of the card’s evolving story, made up of all the entries from the people who’ve passed it on.

Anywhere you’ll have one handy for a spontaneous moment.

The best place is usually your wallet, right there with your other cards. A coat pocket or bag works great too.

There’s no script. As long as your reason is genuine, it will come through in the right spirit. We’ve honestly never seen a situation where it didn’t go well.

Sometimes there's no need to say anything. Just hand them the card with a smile.

Also, If you received the card from someone, sharing how you got it can make the moment feel more personal, especially if it’s already been on a journey.

So unless there’s a note you want them to find or a backstory to share, just show the front of the card with sincerity. Let them discover the rest on their own.

You might feel a little awkward (or weird), and that’s okay. You’re handing a mysterious card to someone and probably saying something kind. It’s not exactly normal.

But most people don’t think, “That was weird.” They’re caught off guard, in the best possible way, and they remember it.

So, if handing someone a card to say, "Hey, you’re appreciated," feels a little uncomfortable at first, that’s normal.

You don’t need a perfect moment or perfect words. Just a little courage and a reason why. If you give someone a card in a genuine way, it always goes well!!

You might even say, “This may seem kind of weird, but…” which is disarming and works very well. Chances are, they’ll smile like you just made their whole day. Because maybe you did.

If you’ve read the previous FAQs, you’ll know we don't recommend explaining how the card works unless asked.

Here are three ways to inspire a tag:

Not every card gets tagged and that’s okay. Passing on a card is a practice in letting go.

You may never know where it lands or who needed it most. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t matter. Sometimes a single moment is enough. You made someone smile, and maybe made their day. That’s the part you get to see, and that’s real.

And one day, when you least expect it, you might get a tag notification out of the blue.

Part of the magic is seeing whose lives it touches and how far it goes.

So while you can definitely hold on to it, they’re not meant to be souvenirs or collector’s items. They’re meant to travel.

Feel free to enjoy it for a while. And when the moment feels right, consider letting it go.

You’ll always have access to the shared digital story, so you’ll stay connected no matter how far it travels.

Each Circle Card is made from sturdy 30 mil PVC, the same thickness as a credit card.

With a high-end matte frosted finish that resists scratches, every card is built to last. They’re designed for durability, ready for pockets, backpacks, and all the places the journey takes them.

Just try not to leave one in the dryer. 😉

We’re mindful about materials and manufacturing. Circle Cards are made to be passed forward many times, which helps keep their environmental impact low.

We’re also actively exploring more eco-friendly printing options as the project grows.

The original Circle Cards are 2.5” (63.5 mm) in diameter and fit comfortably in most standard wallets.

That said, they may not fit in ultra-slim (minimalist) wallets or phone cases designed for standard card shapes.

If you use a slim wallet, or just prefer a traditional card size, our hybrid-shaped Circle Cards are a perfect fit. They have the same maximum dimensions as a credit card (3.37” x 2.125”), they’ll slide easily into any wallet or case.

Not yet, but they're coming!

Kindness doesn't just speak English. We're working to bring Circle Cards to more languages so they can cross more borders and reach more people.

Have a language you’d love to see, or an idea for a card message that transcends words? Let us know in the Share your ideas form below! 👇 It helps us prioritize what’s next.

And if you're fluent in another language and want to help translate the website or Circle Card messages, we'd love to hear from you.

Nope, there are no fees at all.

You can tag cards (leave notes), receive notifications, and track all your Circle Cards for free, forever. No subscriptions. No hidden costs. Nothing extra to pay.

We have a 100% happiness guarantee. If you run into any issues, let us know. We’ll always do our best to make it right.

You can return any unused Circle Card packs within 60 days for a full refund, and we'll even cover the return shipping. For full details, see our Refund Policy >

Have a question or need help? Reach out to us through our contact form or email us at [email protected].

Yes! We offer free ground shipping within the U.S. when you order 4 or more packs. If you order fewer than 4, shipping is a flat rate of $4.95.

Orders are processed within 24 to 48 hours. Orders placed on weekends or public holidays may take a little longer to ship.

Once shipped, standard ground delivery typically takes 3 to 5 business days. Express shipping usually arrives in 2 to 3 business days.

Currently, we ship within the United States.

Shipping to Canada is coming soon, with more countries to follow. Stay tuned!

Definitely. They’re a great gift for that kind, thoughtful human in your life—the one who always goes out of their way to make people feel special.

You can include a custom gift note in the Special order or delivery requests field at checkout.

We also leave pricing off the packing slip, so it works well as a gift receipt.

Yes, absolutely!

We’d love to explore how we can support you. If your project aligns with our values and vision, we can add a custom welcome message to the digital story results page—a unique way to amplify the impact of your cards.

Have something in mind? Reach out and tell us what you’re up to. Use our contact form or email us at [email protected]. We might even have a few creative ideas you haven’t thought of yet.

Yes, we offer discounts for orders of 250 cards or more.

If you’re planning something special, reach out through our contact form or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear what you’re working on.

If you’re considering 1,000 or more cards for your event or organization, we’re open to exploring customizations to the physical cards, provided your values and vision align with ours. Each request is considered on a case-by-case basis.

We recommend reaching out at least 60 days in advance for any customization requests. Let us know what you have in mind!

Email us at [email protected] or use our contact form. We’d be glad to chat.