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The Dollar Ping Method

Never Leta Credit CardGo InactiveAgain

Automatically keep your credit cards active with secure $1 charges.

Problem

Preventing card closures shouldn't be a chore.

Inactivity Closures

Banks often close credit accounts that haven't been used for 6-12 months, leading to an immediate and permanent loss of valuable credit history.

Mental Overhead

Manually tracking and spending small amounts on dozens of cards is time-consuming and error-prone, making it easy to forget a card until it's too late.

Credit Score Volatility

Unexpected card closures reduce your total available credit and can cause utilization spikes, leading to sudden drops in your credit score.

Solution

Protect Your Credit with The Dollar Ping Method

Manual tracking is a chore. Our platform is purpose-built to automate your card activity, recommend the best zero-fee accounts, and provide the expert advice you need to build long-term credit strength.

Automated Activity Pings

We intelligently schedule $1 charges every 5 months on Standard or every 11 months on Basic. It's a simple, reliable way to ensure your accounts stay active without any manual effort.

Custom Protection Plans

Choose between Standard (5-month) or Basic (11-month) automated 'pings' to match your specific bank's requirements and your personal credit goals.

Bank-Level Security

We use industry-standard encryption and secure tokenization. Your full card numbers are never stored on our servers, ensuring total privacy.

Centralized Card Dashboard

Manage activity for one card or fifty. Our dashboard gives you a bird's-eye view of your entire credit portfolio's activity and health.

How it works

Just 3 steps to get started

1. Pick your 'Forever' cards

Bring your own cards or grab some zero-fee cards from our 'Recommended' list—these are the best for building your total credit limit. Just set them to auto-pay and let them sit; they're about to become your credit's best friend.

2. Sync them with Dollar Ping

Connect your cards to our dashboard in a few taps. We use bank-level security to schedule a tiny $1 charge once or twice a year. It's like a 'heartbeat' that tells the bank your account is alive and well.

3. Level up while you sleep

By keeping these accounts open, your 'credit age' and total credit limit grows and your score stays high. You get the benefits of a massive credit history without actually having to manage 10 different cards.

Pricing

Choose the plan that's right for you

Popular

Standard

$1/ 5 months

per card

Maximum inactivity protection
Charge every 5 months
Highest bank compatibility
Prevents unexpected closures
Best for long-term credit health

Choose Standard

Our safest plan for keeping your cards active and your credit strong

Basic

$1/ 11 months

per card

Minimal maintenance charges
Charge every 11 months
Works with most major banks
Lowest possible cost
Great for low-maintenance users

Choose Basic

Lowest-cost option that works for most cards

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Email us at support@dollarping.com

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