Comparison of online charity donation services
The page is a comparison of online charity donation services in the UK.
Company |
Profit-making Activity? |
Commission |
Card Processing Fee |
Other Fees |
Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Justgiving |
Yes |
5% including on gift aid |
£0.13 |
£15+VAT/month |
|
Virgin Money Giving |
No |
2% excluding gift aid |
£0.16 |
£100+VAT start-up fee |
|
PayPal |
Unknown |
1.4% (on domestic donations to non-profits) |
£0.20 |
None |
|
Bmycharity |
Unknown (BMY Limited hosts the service and is for-profit) |
0% |
£0.16 |
£150 (+VAT?) start-up fee |
The table below gives examples of the various transaction fees for a £10 donation using each organisation, assuming they claim back the tax for the charity using gift aid. (Remember that charities may also be charged set-up fees and monthly fees as detailed above.)
Justgiving |
Virgin Money Giving |
PayPal |
Bmycharity |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Donation |
£10.00 |
£10.00 |
£10.00 |
£10.00 |
Tax reclaimed (Gift Aid) |
£2.50 |
£2.50 |
??? |
£2.50 |
Commission |
£0.64 (= 5% of 10 + 2.5) |
£0.20 (= 2% of 10) |
??? |
£0.00 |
Card processing fee |
£0.13 |
£0.16 |
£0.20 |
£0.16 |
Charity receives |
£11.73 |
£12.14 |
??? |
£12.34 |
See also
- Fondomat
- JustGive