What are Portal Credits?
What are Portal Credits?
Portal credits are a paper currency developed by the Portal 2:20 Teen Center that can be used for purchases in place of cash at our center.
What can I use them for?
Portal Credits can be used in place of cash to purchase snacks and prizes available for sale at the Snack Bar & Prize Counter inside the Portal 2:20 Teen Center. Snack Bar items cost anywhere from 25 credits to 500 credits, with most items being in the $1-2 range.
How much is a Portal Credit worth?
One Credit equals One Cent. So 100 Credits = $1.00, 500 = $5.00, etc.
Do they expire?
Credits do not expire. Credits are valid on any item or activity at the center that requires purchasing. Credits cannot be replaced if lost or stolen, so please treat them as real cash money.
How do they earn Portal Credits?
We have a many ways teens can earn Portal Credits. Credits are earned for participating in Devotions, for getting A's and B's on their report card, by participating in our Verse of the Day program, by challenging a Volunteer at the center and even by helping out at fundraiser events! Other additional opportunities may be available at times per staff discretion.
Can I purchase Portal Credits for my teen?
Looking to gift credits to someone? Don't want to send actual cash money with your teen to Portal? No problem! You can purchase Portal Credits for your teen at anytime during our open hours. Please stop by the teen center and let one of our staff know you wish to purchase Portal Credits.
Can I donate Portal Credits to give to the teens?
Absolutely! Your donation of Portal Credits can make a big difference in the life of a teen who may otherwise struggle to fit in and have fun. By purchasing Portal Credits, you will be adding to our Stash of credits which is available to all teens to earn from through various fun activities. Credits can be purchased in $1 & $5 increments only. You can purchase credits for our stash online or in person. Click here to Purchase Credits Online
To purchase in person, stop by our center during open hours or contact our Executive Director.
Can I exchange my Portal Credits for cash?
We do not exchange Portal Credits for cash. Students who pay for purchases with portal credits, receive change in portal credits. Only students who pay for items with cash may receive cash as change.
🛑 We strictly monitor for counterfeit bills and Portal Credits! If any student is found to be using counterfeit Portal Credits, that student will receive immediate expulsion from the teen center. Any student found to be using counterfeit cash will be expelled from the center and authorities contacted. 🛑
Portal credits are a paper currency developed by the Portal 2:20 Teen Center that can be used for purchases in place of cash at our center.
What can I use them for?
Portal Credits can be used in place of cash to purchase snacks and prizes available for sale at the Snack Bar & Prize Counter inside the Portal 2:20 Teen Center. Snack Bar items cost anywhere from 25 credits to 500 credits, with most items being in the $1-2 range.
How much is a Portal Credit worth?
One Credit equals One Cent. So 100 Credits = $1.00, 500 = $5.00, etc.
Do they expire?
Credits do not expire. Credits are valid on any item or activity at the center that requires purchasing. Credits cannot be replaced if lost or stolen, so please treat them as real cash money.
How do they earn Portal Credits?
We have a many ways teens can earn Portal Credits. Credits are earned for participating in Devotions, for getting A's and B's on their report card, by participating in our Verse of the Day program, by challenging a Volunteer at the center and even by helping out at fundraiser events! Other additional opportunities may be available at times per staff discretion.
Can I purchase Portal Credits for my teen?
Looking to gift credits to someone? Don't want to send actual cash money with your teen to Portal? No problem! You can purchase Portal Credits for your teen at anytime during our open hours. Please stop by the teen center and let one of our staff know you wish to purchase Portal Credits.
Can I donate Portal Credits to give to the teens?
Absolutely! Your donation of Portal Credits can make a big difference in the life of a teen who may otherwise struggle to fit in and have fun. By purchasing Portal Credits, you will be adding to our Stash of credits which is available to all teens to earn from through various fun activities. Credits can be purchased in $1 & $5 increments only. You can purchase credits for our stash online or in person. Click here to Purchase Credits Online
To purchase in person, stop by our center during open hours or contact our Executive Director.
Can I exchange my Portal Credits for cash?
We do not exchange Portal Credits for cash. Students who pay for purchases with portal credits, receive change in portal credits. Only students who pay for items with cash may receive cash as change.
🛑 We strictly monitor for counterfeit bills and Portal Credits! If any student is found to be using counterfeit Portal Credits, that student will receive immediate expulsion from the teen center. Any student found to be using counterfeit cash will be expelled from the center and authorities contacted. 🛑