Making a positive difference is at the heart of who we are.
At uP, we go beyond fintech by actively supporting our community through various initiatives. Whether it's empowering businesses, providing relief during crises, or partnering with charities for a greener future, our commitment to social responsibility goes beyond the bottom line.
Current and past initiatives include:
Support for your business
Small Business Hub
Loans Information Sheet
Loan Application Checklist
Marketing Tips
Our small business hub offers free resources and support to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.
From advice to essential tools, we provide information on what’s needed to launch, grow, and succeed in today’s competitive market.
2022-2024
Community Navigator
Pilot Program
uP partnered with the Small Business Administration and the United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) to provide support to small businesses and connect them to resources and assistance.
2024 - Ongoing
One Tree Planted
Every quarter, we plant trees through our partnership with the charity One Tree Planted, in honor of our valued merchants. By partnering with us, you are helping to make the world a better place.
Compassion for change
Past philanthropic and volunteer initiatives
March 2020
uP ❤️s Doctors
Donating PPE to New York City’s health care providers to help in the fight against COVID-19
March 2020
Small Business Relief Program
Providing aid, resources and assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19
February 2020
Stay Strong, Wuhan!
Donation campaign to benefit international charities fighting the spread of coronavirus
January 2020
Australian Bushfire Relief Campaign
UP’s donation matching program to support humanitarian and conservational efforts in Australia
March 2020
uP ❤️s Doctors
Donating PPE to New York City’s health care providers to help in the fight against COVID-19
The New York Times reported that the pandemic had taken 12,067 lives in New York City alone by March.
March 2020
Small Business Relief Program
Providing aid, resources and assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed our day-to-day lives. Mandatory closures left many small business owners in dire straits.
March 2020
Small Business Relief Program
February 2020
Stay Strong, Wuhan!
Donation campaign to benefit international charities fighting the spread of coronavirus
For both our employees and those we serve, the early crisis in China left a deep impression. To help do our part, we partnered with Quantum Electronic Payments and… Read more…
January 2020
Australian Bushfire Relief Campaign
UP’s donation matching program to support humanitarian and conservational efforts in Australia
Many of our team members call Australia home. Our hearts went out to those affected by the bushfires devastating Australia. Read more…
