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Charity payments - alternative to Paypal

spud13
spud13 Posts: 15 Forumite
Hi,

I have a contact who runs a charity in Kenya. They've been using Paypal for donations, but are finding the charges something of a hindrance.

Does anyone know of an alternative, free (or, at least, cheaper) way that they could take online donations?

I think Nochex might be cheaper, but am under the impression that you have to be UK-based to use it.

Many thanks,
S

Comments

  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,485 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Is it a UK registered charity?

    Do they have a UK bank account?

    I think they will affect the answers ...
    Signature removed for peace of mind
  • I know Natwest will let you set up a community account or there is bmycharity type sites that allow people to donate online - I'm unsure of the costs sorry
  • spud13
    spud13 Posts: 15 Forumite
    Savvy_Sue wrote: »
    Is it a UK registered charity?

    Do they have a UK bank account?

    I think they will affect the answers ...


    Sadly, no, it's a Kenyan charity, which kinda scuppers things a bit. Thanks anyway - I thought it might be worth a try asking.
  • sonicshelly
    sonicshelly Posts: 201 Forumite
    If when people send money through paypal, they can click on personal and then gift - then no fee is taken by paypal.
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