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A solution for every challenge

For your emissions

The annual per capita emissions of a Swiss person are 14 tonnes of CO2 – well above the European average of around 8.5 tonnes. Whether you’re buying organic carrots at the corner shop or flying business class to Thailand – we can't influence your habits. Fact is: Any consumption causes emissions. We therefore offer you an easy way to do something for the climate: For every 500 CHF you spend with your neon green card, we will plant a tree for you. Make a difference on the go.

For your accounts' CO2 footprint

Not only do you as a person cause emissions, but we as a company do too. From the production of cards to our account services and the operation of our systems, each and every one of us bears responsibility. This is why we follow the principle of «refuse, reduce, support» and neutralise our inevitable CO2 footprint by supporting climate protection projects. And we also neutralise the «product carbon footprint» of your neon green account for you.

For your electronic devices

neon is a completely digital product for your smartphone. And the lifespan of these digital devices also has an impact on the climate. That's why we want to extend their lifespan by promoting the principle of «repair instead of replace»: With the integrated warranty extension, you can get your electronic devices repaired for 3 additional years when they are purchased with the neon green card. So that your neon account can keep its home for longer.

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The account that plants trees for you

Use your account to make a difference to the climate every day. For every 500 CHF you spend with your neon green card, we plant a tree for you. Every planted tree neutralises an average of 300kg of CO2 over its lifetime. This not only helps the climate, but also directly helps the local people who plant the trees. 

In the neon green dashboard in your app, we show you how many trees you have already planted. The more trees you plant, the higher you climb up the tree planting levels. How many trees would you plant?

Find out!

How much do you spend with your card each month?
2’000 CHF/month
That means you’d plant this many trees a year:
48

All these green advantages are yours for just 5 CHF per month

Plant trees on the go

For every 500 CHF you spend with your neon green card, we plant a tree. As a result, you are doing something for the climate and helping the local population in the tree-planting regions.

Warranty extension

The more durable a product is, the more environmentally friendly it is. That's why you can repair the electronic devices purchased with your neon green card free of charge for 3 additional years.

Climate protection contribution

Together with our partner myclimate, we calculate the emissions generated by the account and, according to the calculations, support effective climate protection projects.

Eco-friendly card

Choose between a green card made from recycled plastic or a unique card made from unvarnished cherry wood.

Your own app dashboard

It's a great feeling to see your planted trees grow into a forest in your app – and to be able to share your love of trees with your friends.

Impact investing

With our partner Inyova, you can invest your money sustainably. Inyova’s service is digital, straightforward and, with neon green, cheaper.

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Our partner in trees

Planting trees where they have the most impact

At neon, we focus on creating the best everyday account in Switzerland. We leave tree-planting to the professionals: Eden:People+Planet. By restoring and planting trees this NGO is contributing to the fight against climate change, while also providing sustainable, durable support to people in various regions.

In short: By working with our tree planting partner, we make it as easy as possible for you to make a contribution to climate protection and at the same time effectively support local people in the respective countries.

TO THE TREE PLANTING CERTIFICATES

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trees have already been planted by our neon green users

 

tonnes of CO2 will be neutralised over the next 25 years by the planted trees

 

Swiss people emit as much CO2 in one year as the trees planted by neon green users will neutralise in the next 25 years

Eco-friendly payments

The neon green cards

Whenever you use your neon green card while shopping, you contribute to a higher visibility of eco-friendly banking. The choice is yours: A green card made of robust, recycled plastic (free of charge) or a unique card made of unvarnished cherry wood, sustainably grown and produced in Austria (one-time fee of 20 CHF) – the first of its kind in Switzerland.

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More information about neon green in our blog

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neon green 13. May 2022 Two forests full of neon green trees

Since launch­ing our neon green ac­count, we have already planted over two mil­lion trees. To kee...
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Frequently asked questions about neon green
Why a green account, exactly?

Green represents climate awareness. And we think there’s nowhere near enough of it in our industry. We want to shake things up! We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how we could have a positive impact in this regard, and we came to the conclusion that we can only manage it with your help. neon green started as a pilot project and, thanks to your incredible support, has been offered as a standard product since 2021.

What’s so great about trees?

According to researchers at ETH Zurich, reforestation remains one of the most effective strategies for mitigating climate change. Restoring forested areas on a global scale has the potential to sequester 25% of current atmospheric carbon and slow down climate change. With our renowned partner Eden Reforestation Projects, we want to do our part to help stabilise the climate by planting trees.

By the way: Our numbers aren't pulled out of thin air. We have our neon green users to thank for the impressive number of trees planted: They’ve been busy planting trees every day and our techies have been counting them the whole time. The figure of 14 tonnes of CO2 emitted annually by the average Swiss person is from Our World in Data. The amount of CO2 offset by one tree is from our partner, Eden Reforestation Projects; one tree absorbs around 12 kg of CO2 from the atmosphere per year, so, over an average lifespan of 25 years, that tree will neutralise around 300 kg of CO2. In other words, you would need to plant 47 trees to offset the annual 14 tonnes of CO2 emitted by each Swiss resident.

So what’s neon green, then?

neon green is more than just a card coloured in green. neon green is a simple way to make a difference. For every 500 CHF you spend with your neon green card, we’ll plant a tree for you. We’ll plant another tree once you’ve spent another 500 CHF, and so on. This makes it super easy to do something good when you buy groceries, go out for ice cream, or invite your date to dinner.

And neon green is even more: With our partner myclimate, we support climate protection projects. Both to neutralise your neon green account’s «product carbon footprint» as well as the inevitable emissions from us as a company. As the icing on the cake, we also give you a three-year warranty extension for new electric and electronic products you purchase with your green card. And, if you like, you can invest your money sustainably with our partner Inyova.

What does neon green cost?

neon green is yours for 5 CHF a month. The same unbeatable conditions for neon free also apply to neon green: card payments are free – even when you’re abroad. No exchange-rate spreads. And you also get two free cash withdrawals in Switzerland a month. Click here to see a detailed overview of the prices.

Who is neon green for?

Our green account is of course open to everyone. Basically, it is intended for all climate-conscious people who want to do something good in a simple way. neon green is not a substitute for questioning your habits and reducing your personal emissions. But it does offer an opportunity to make a difference while spending money with your card. Both by planting trees and by having extended warranty.

And how can I get involved with neon green?

If you’re a new neon user – welcome! – come right this way. If you already have a neon free account, click here to read about how to switch to neon green.

Let’s make the world a little bit greener together!

What's the deal with the wooden card?

With neon green, you can choose between the green card made from recycled plastic and the unique wooden card made from cherry wood – unique because at the time of the launch, it was the first wooden card in Switzerland. On the one hand, it is a statement for a more sustainable lifestyle – every time you take it out, you show for what you live, and what is important to you. On the other hand, the wooden card shows that a lot can be done to reduce plastic – it is made of 80% less plastic than its plasticised counterparts.

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