Bold.org Partners with Wildfire to Launch First Debit Card Rewards Program for Purchases on AI Platforms Including ChatGPT and Gemini

The first debit card to reward purchases made on major AI platforms, Bold program enables students to reduce the burden of student loan debt by shopping on their favorite AI platform

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildfire Systems, an innovative financial technology platform that powers loyalty and reward programs and shopping companions, today announced that Bold.org is the first debit card issuer to leverage Wildfire to deliver rewards for purchases made on major AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude. As a result, students using the Bold Debit Card can now earn Bold Points on eligible AI-assisted purchases, which can be used to reduce student loan balances, contribute to educational advancement and improve overall financial wellness.

Today, more shopping than ever is starting with an AI chatbot than in the search bar. According to a recent study from User Testing, one in three Americans plan to use AI tools for holiday shopping, rising to 57% among Gen Z shoppers. Wildfire's consumer trends report, "The AI Shopping Shift," echoed this sentiment: of the respondents who reported using AI tools, 44% of Gen Z consumers said they use AI "Almost Always" or "Often" for online shopping.

As younger consumers move from search to AI conversations as their starting point for shopping online, this creates a new "top of funnel" for commerce - one that traditional rewards and loyalty systems weren't built to capture. Bold is meeting its audience exactly where they are, ensuring that students don't miss out on earnings as their shopping behavior shifts to AI-driven experiences.

"Bold is redefining what it means to reward shopping in the age of AI," said Jordan Glazier, CEO of Wildfire Systems. "As commerce moves from search to conversation, Wildfire makes it possible for partners to seamlessly capture and reward those moments of intent—whether through cashback, points, or in Bold's case, helping students take meaningful steps towards reducing the burden of student loan debt."

The partnership with Bold showcases the flexibility of Wildfire's platform to power creative, mission-aligned rewards programs. Whether the goal is to reward users with cashback, points, or other proprietary currencies such as education-linked rewards that drive social impact, Wildfire enables clients to reward their customers in the ways that matter most.

"Our mission is to help students succeed financially and academically," said Dror Liebenthal, CEO of Bold.org. "As shopping behavior shifts toward AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, we want to make sure our Bold.org members continue to benefit. Now, every AI-assisted purchase can help pay down student loans, transforming innovation into impact."

For more information, visit Wildfire to learn more about its white-label rewards platform and branded shopping portals.

About Wildfire Systems, Inc.
Wildfire, founded in 2017 in San Diego, powers white-label shopping rewards and loyalty programs for financial services and technology brands. Its platform rewards consumers with cashback, coupons, and other benefits, driving sales for 50,000+ merchant programs in over 50 countries. Wildfire's AI platform, RevenueEngine, monetizes product and brand mentions within content. Ranked among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in the Inc. 5000 in 2023 and 2024, and 2025. Learn more at wildfire-corp.com.

SOURCE Wildfire Systems