Payment methods

Every payment option donors expect, built in

Accept donations online through every method donors already trust — cards, digital wallets, bank transfers, crypto — across 135+ currencies. Fewer abandoned carts. More gifts completed. More revenue toward your mission.

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More ways to give. More gifts completed.

When the payment option donors prefer is missing, donations are lost. Fundraise Up gives every donor trusted ways to pay, so more supporters complete their gift.

20+

global payment options

135+

currencies

more donors complete the donation

Every way to accept donations online

Make giving feel fast, familiar, and safe for your donors, no matter where they are or what device they’re using.

Fundraise Up automatically puts the full range in front of every donor: credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, ACH bank transfer, and digital wallets, with no extra setup on your side.

Visa
CardsGlobal

Visa

Let donors give with one of the world’s most widely used card networks.

Mastercard
CardsGlobal

Mastercard

Accept donations through a trusted global card network used by donors worldwide.

American Express
CardsGlobal

American Express

Give donors the option to donate with American Express cards.

Diners
CardsGlobal

Diners

Accept donations from donors who prefer to give with Diners Club cards.

Discover
CardsUSCA

Discover

Support donors in the US and Canada who prefer to give with Discover cards.

Cartes Bancaires
CardsEU

Cartes Bancaires

Support donors in France who prefer to give with Cartes Bancaires cards.

JCB
CardsAsia

JCB

Support donors in Asia who prefer to give with JCB cards.

China Union Pay
CardsAsia

China Union Pay

Support donors in Asia who prefer to give with China UnionPay cards.

Apple Pay
Digital walletsGlobal

Apple Pay

Let donors complete gifts quickly with Apple Pay on eligible devices.

Google Pay
Digital walletsGlobal

Google Pay

Let donors complete gifts quickly with Google Pay on eligible devices.

ACH Direct Debit
Bank debitsUS

ACH Direct Debit

Let US donors give directly from their bank accounts through ACH.

Canadian PADs
Bank debitsCA

Canadian PADs

Let Canadian donors give directly from their bank accounts through PADs.

Bacs Direct Debit
Bank debitsUK

Bacs Direct Debit

Let UK donors give directly from their bank accounts through Bacs.

BECS Direct Debit
Bank debitsAU

BECS Direct Debit

Let Australian donors give directly from their bank accounts through BECS.

SEPA Direct Debit
Bank debitsEU

SEPA Direct Debit

Let European donors give directly from their bank accounts through SEPA.

iDEAL / Wero
Bank redirectEU

iDEAL / Wero

Let donors pay securely through their own online banking environment.

TWINT
Bank redirectEU

TWINT

Give Swiss donors a familiar way to donate with TWINT.

PayPal
Digital walletsGlobal

PayPal

Let donors give with PayPal, one of the world’s most recognized digital wallets.

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Venmo
Digital walletsUS

Venmo

Give US donors a fast, familiar way to donate with Venmo.

Crypto
Non-cashGlobal

Crypto

Let donors contribute cryptocurrency as a non-cash giving option.

DAF
Non-cashUS

DAF

Let US donors recommend grants from their donor-advised funds.

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EPS
Bank redirectEU

EPS

Let Austrian donors give securely through their online banking environment.

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Built around how nonprofits fundraise, and how donors give

From mobile gifts to major donations, Fundraise Up helps every donor give their way.

IFAW

Fundraise Up makes a difference in actually increasing and amplifying donations, with fee coverage and all the additional payment methods we now have. In the past, we only offered credit card and PayPal. Now, people can donate instantly from their phones using Apple Pay and more. It’s improved the donation process for all donors, and I definitely see the impact Fundraise Up has had.

Anita Yankova
Anita Yankova
Deputy Vice President, Digital Marketing and Fundraising
30%
higher average gift size
53%
of donors give through mobile
Canadian Red Cross

Digital fundraising is evolving rapidly, and we wanted to future-proof our operations. We sought a platform that would simplify how donors make and manage both one-time and recurring gifts. To further reduce donor friction, mobile-friendly donation pages and digital wallet options were essential.

Jessica Bernat
Jessica Bernat
Director of Digital Marketing
1.7
seconds mobile checkout load time

Payment options for every fundraising goal

From quick mobile gifts to recurring donations, global campaigns, and major gifts, Fundraise Up supports the ways nonprofits raise money, and the ways donors prefer to give.

Mobile giving

Support mobile donors with fast, familiar options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo. Express Checkout reduces friction even further by helping donors complete their gift in just a few taps.

Mobile donation experience with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Major gifts

For larger donations, donors may prefer lower-friction or lower-fee options like bank debits, DAFs, or crypto. Fundraise Up helps keep those options visible and easy to use.

Large donation amounts across bank debit, DAF, and crypto

Recurring giving

Grow predictable revenue with recurring donations supported across payment methods out of the box. Donors can give monthly, quarterly, annually, or even daily — with flexible start and end dates when needed.

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Recurring giving frequency options

Global fundraising

Accept donations in 135+ currencies and show donors relevant payment options based on where they are. Whether a donor is giving locally or across borders, the experience feels familiar from the start.

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Donations arriving from donors around the world
Christian Appalachian Project

Before Fundraise Up, our donation experience was clunky and lacked the payment options donors wanted. Adding Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Venmo made giving easier and helped increase landing page conversion from about 6% to 25% on average.

Jacob Roberts
Digital Strategist, Christian Appalachian Project

Smart and secure payment experiences without the complex setup

Most platforms make you choose between flexibility and simplicity. This is what it looks like to have both.

The right payment option, automatically

Fundraise Up detects each donor’s device and location to show relevant payment options and currency — from Apple Pay on iPhone to Google Pay in Chrome and iDEAL/WERO for eligible donors in Europe.

Set up in minutes

Connect your Stripe account to unlock dozens of supported payment methods out of the box. Choose the options you want, enable them in a few clicks, and start accepting donations — no custom code required.

Built on trusted payment infrastructure

Fundraise Up is designed with security, compliance, and fraud prevention in mind, including PCI DSS Level 1 v4.0.1 and built-in anti-fraud tools your IT and finance teams can trust.

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How it works

Payment methods in 5 steps

Set up more ways to give quickly, show donors the options that fit them best, and keep more revenue moving toward your mission.

  1. Connect

    Start accepting donations online in minutes — no custom development or long technical setup required.

  2. Enable

    Turn on the payment methods you want to offer in just a few clicks. Fundraise Up automatically shows donors the most relevant options based on their device, location, and other parameters, so your team does not have to configure complex payment logic.

  3. Optimize

    Smart fee coverage lets donors cover transaction costs at Checkout, with 80% of donations typically covered — helping more of every gift stay with your mission.

  4. Own

    Payments run through your Stripe account, and your payment tokens remain yours. If you ever leave Fundraise Up, you keep your payment data with you.

  5. Track

    See how payment option usage changes over time, understand how donors prefer to give, and use those insights to make better fundraising decisions.

  6. Raise more!

Payment methods settings in the Fundraise Up dashboard

Move to Fundraise Up and unlock more payment options for your donors

Move to Fundraise Up without the headaches. Our white-glove migration services are included at no cost, helping your team launch faster, unlock more payment options, and create more opportunities for donor generosity.

Step 1

Keep the donors you've worked so hard to earn

Migrate recurring donors with confidence. Fundraise Up has successfully migrated more than 600 organizations while helping retain 99% of existing recurring donors.

More payment features built for fundraising

Tap to Donate

Collect in-person donations directly from an app on your smartphone. No card reader required. Coming later this year.

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Donor Portal

Give donors an easy way to manage their own payment methods without contacting your support team.

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Virtual Terminal

Process in-person, over-the-phone, and offline donations directly from the Fundraise Up Dashboard.

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REST API

Use the API to process donations from non-digital channels.

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FAQ

What payment methods does Fundraise Up support?

Fundraise Up supports all major global payment methods, including credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, BACS (UK Direct Debit), BECS (Australia), SEPA (EU), PADs (Canada), iDEAL (Netherlands), and cryptocurrency. Fundraise Up surfaces country-specific payment options automatically based on each donor’s location. No manual configuration needed.

Can I show donors their home currency by default?

Yes. As part of Fundraise Up’s online fundraising platform, donation amounts are displayed in a donor’s local currency by default using geolocation. No manual configuration required.

Can I accept donations in currencies other than USD?

Yes, donors can give using 135 available currencies, and you can accept payouts in your nonprofit’s local currency.

Do you charge different rates for different payment methods?

Processing rates vary by payment method. Cryptocurrency, for example, carries higher processing costs than cards, and Fundraise Up subsidizes these costs where possible. But the impact on your net funds raised is typically minimal: even when a donor gives using a payment method with a higher processing cost, there’s still a 92% chance that they will opt to cover those costs for your nonprofit.

Can donors change payment methods for recurring plans?

Yes. Through Donor Portal, a self-service dashboard built into Fundraise Up, donors can switch payment methods, modify their recurring giving schedule, and make other plan changes on their own without contacting your organization. It reduces the support burden on your team while keeping donors in control of their online fundraising relationship with you.

What currency are my payouts in?

Your payouts are delivered in the currency configured in your nonprofit’s Stripe account. You can view the 30+ countries supported for payouts at stripe.com/partners/fundraise-up

Does Fundraise Up support Apple Pay and Google Pay?

Yes. Fundraise Up supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal at checkout, all completable in one tap. These digital wallets are especially important for mobile giving: donors don’t have to enter card details manually, which reduces drop-off at the most common point of mobile abandonment.

Can our nonprofit accept cryptocurrency donations?

Yes. Fundraise Up accepts cryptocurrency donations natively. Donors can give in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies as easily as they would with a credit card, and your nonprofit receives the donation in your local fiat currency. Crypto donors typically give larger amounts than cash donors and are an underserved segment for most nonprofits.

How does PayPal work on Fundraise Up?

Donors can give using their PayPal account in one click. PayPal is consistently one of the most-selected payment methods when available, with approximately 20% of donors choosing it, and activating it is associated with a roughly 7% lift in overall online fundraising conversion. PayPal donations flow through Stripe the same way all other payment methods do, with no separate reconciliation required.

Does Fundraise Up support ACH or direct debit donations?

Yes. Fundraise Up supports ACH for U.S. donors, BACS for UK donors, BECS for Australian donors, SEPA for EU donors, and PADs for Canadian donors, all surfaced automatically based on the donor’s location. Bank-transfer methods typically carry lower processing costs than card payments and attract higher average gift amounts, making them a meaningful addition to any nonprofit’s online fundraising platform strategy.

Can donors cover the transaction fee at checkout?

Yes. Fundraise Up gives donors the option to cover the platform’s transaction fee at checkout, and the vast majority do. Across all customers, 92% of donors choose to cover the transaction fee, and that number is often higher depending on the mission. UNICEF USA, for example, sees 82% of donors cover it. For any nonprofit fundraising software handling high donation volumes, this feature meaningfully reduces the net cost of fundraising.

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