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BudCents is reader‑supported. Some of the links on this website are affiliate links—which means that, at no additional cost to you, we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase or open an account.
How it works
- When you click an affiliate link, a cookie is placed in your browser to track the referral.
- If you complete a qualifying action (e.g., sign‑up, purchase, deposit), the seller attributes that action to BudCents and pays us a commission—usually a flat fee or a small percentage.
Why we use affiliate links
- Free content, funded fairly – commissions help pay for hosting, research tools, and the endless cups of coffee required to test budgeting apps and green ETFs.
- No extra cost to you – the price you pay is exactly the same (or sometimes cheaper if we have an exclusive discount).
- Incentive to review honestly – we only partner with brands we’ve tested and would recommend even without a commission.
Our vetting process
- Hands‑on testing – we open real accounts, place real trades, or use demo environments before writing.
- Regulatory check – every financial platform must be authorised by a recognised regulator (e.g., SEC, FCA, HCMC) and have clear ESG transparency.
- User feedback – we read TrustPilot, Reddit, and community reviews to spot recurring red flags.
Current affiliate partners
| Category | Example partners |
|---|---|
| Budgeting apps | YNAB, Revolut ¹ |
| Brokerage & ETFs | Trading 212, DEGIRO ¹ |
| Green banking | Aspiration, Bunq Easy Green |
| Credit & perks | Curve, Wise Card ¹ |
¹ Links marked with “partner link” in our articles are affiliate referrals.
Transparency & integrity
- Each article that includes affiliate links starts with a bold “Disclosure” note above the fold.
- Affiliate links are tagged
rel="nofollow sponsored"to comply with Google’s guidelines. - Editorial rankings are never influenced by commission size. Performance, fees, and sustainability metrics come first.
If you have questions about a specific partner or want to flag an issue, email us at hello@budcents.com.
Thank you for supporting BudCents and helping us keep sustainable finance advice free for everyone!
