Understand: Using Stripe to Collect Funds
Learn everything you need to know about using Stripe to process payments and collect funds.
Stripe is one of the payment processors you can use to collect the funds you raise. Stripe is a trusted PCI Level 1 processor that transacts billions of dollars every year for some of the world’s largest companies.
Understand: RallyUp Security Measures
Accepted Payment Methods
If you use Stripe to collect funds, donors can pay using credit and debit cards, GooglePay, and ApplePay. You can also optionally enable check payments.
Payment Processing Fees
Stripe charges a fee for payment processing. Your fee rate will depend on a number of factors including your 501(c)3 status. RallyUp does not receive any portion of these fees.
Understand: Debit and Credit Card Processing Fees
Understand: How RallyUp Fees Appear in Your Stripe or PayPal Dashboard
Nonprofit Discount
Stripe offers a discount to nonprofit organizations. To receive the discounted rate, you can contact Stripe at nonprofit@stripe.com. Once a discount is negotiated, update the payment processing fee rate in the Payment Processing section of your account so that the reports generated by RallyUp will accurately reflect the new rate.
How-to: Update Your Credit Card Processing Rate
How-to: Contact Stripe About Your Nonprofit Discount
Linking a Stripe Account
Linking a Stripe account to your RallyUp account allows you to receive funds raised directly into your bank account. You can create a new Stripe account or link an existing Stripe account.
Please note that this account is with Stripe, not RallyUp. Thus, the terms of this account are negotiated with Stripe, not RallyUp. When a Stripe account is linked, all payments go through this Stripe account. The funds are not routed through RallyUp at any point.
Pass Fees on to Donors
If you opt for Flex pricing, you have multiple options for passing the credit card processing fees on to donors.
How-to: Pass Campaign and Donation Page Fees on to Donors
Limitations
Stripe has its own terms of service. If you create a new account, Stripe will review your information to ensure that your organization is approved according to its terms of service. Stripe also audits the transactions running through your account.
Please note that Stripe is not supported in all countries. If Stripe isn't supported in your country, you can opt to set up a PayPal account instead or contact Stripe to request a special invitation.
How-to: Set Up a Stripe Account in a Country Not Supported by Stripe
Additional Features & Restrictions
Understand: Restrictions for Offering Firearms or Alcohol as Prizes
How-to: Limit Your Campaign to Certain Geographical Areas
Understand: Why Your Stripe or PayPal Account Status Is “Pending”
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