Donation methods and payment processes
Donations can be made by credit/debit card, bank transfer and Apple Pay/Google Pay. Our payment provider, Stripe, securely processes all three payment types.
Payment via Credit/Debit Card
Credit/debit card is the default payment method for donations. Simply progress through the donation process and enter your details once you've been redirected to Stripe. All UK card payments are subject to Stripe's payment processing fee of 1.2% + 20p. Non-UK cards may be subject to higher rates than this. Check …
Read moreGift Aid is a tax relief allowing UK charities to reclaim an extra 25% on every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer.
When you make a donation to an eligible page, you'll have the option to complete a Gift Aid declaration to ensure the recipient charities are able to reclaim Gift Aid.
Gift Aid declarations are available on all donations made on GiveWheel, aside from those made to crowdfunding pages. Ticket purchases are not eligible for Gift Aid, and the option to add a Gift Aid declaration …
We do not charge any platform fees. GiveWheel's fundraising services are provided free of charge to individuals, organisations, and non-profits alike.
To help support the operation of the platform and the continuation of these services being provided free to charities, donors are able to add an optional contribution on top of their donation. Whether adding a voluntary contribution or not, there is no difference to the service provided and we welcome all donors, irrespective of whether they …
Read moreWhen you fundraise through GiveWheel, you are fundraising in aid of your chosen charities. This means that GiveWheel is not receiving funds on behalf of the charities, but rather pledges to disburse these funds to your intended recipients.
GiveWheel pledges to ensure the safe and prompt transfer of donated funds to the recipient charity on behalf of the donor, without taking platform deductions. GiveWheel ensure transfer of all funds from pages onsite, and fundraisers do not need to take any …
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