ACCEPT DONATIONS WITH PAYSTACK

Secure, Easy, and Fast Donations with Paystack

Accept donations with our Paystack integration that takes only minutes to set up. Donors can contribute using 100+ payment method including credit cards, Apple Pay, Mobile Money, and more.

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Paystack integration

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Last Updated

December 28, 2022

Category

Payment

Extension

Paystack Addon

Maximize Donations With Paystack

Transform your payment experience with Paystack’s all-in-one solution. One simple integration unlocks a world of payment options, letting your customers choose how they want to pay.

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Similar Extensions

Stripe

Mollie

Authorize.net

Use Cases

Secure checkout

Collect donations using a secure and reliable payment solution that simplifies transactions and boosts donor confidence.

International donations

Accept donations from all over the world and get payouts within 24 hours in your local currency or USD.

Recurring donations

Donors can set up monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring donations, providing a predictable funds stream for your cause.

Raise funds faster and with less stress

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Why You’ll Love Paystack Payments with Charitable

Instant Payment Integration

Set Up Paystack in Minutes

Adding Paystack to your Charitable donation forms is super simple. Just enable Paystack in your Charitable dashboard, connect your Paystack account, and you’re ready to accept donations. No coding needed – just a few clicks and you’re done.

Your donors get a smooth checkout experience that’s built for the African market. They can give using their local payment methods, whether that’s cards, bank transfers, or mobile money – all working seamlessly with your Charitable donation forms.

Simple integration process

Works right away

User-friendly dashboard

Paystack credit card payment
Paystack payment checkout

Cater to Local & Global Donors

Accept International Payments Through Your Forms

Collect donations from all over the world. Your donation forms automatically show relevant local options – from cards and bank transfers to mobile money – based on where your donor is giving from.

No need to set up different forms for different regions – the integration handles it all, making giving easy for all your supporters.

Local payment methods

International donations

One form, multiple ways to give

Simple Donation Payouts

Get Your Donations Faster

No more waiting days or weeks to receive your donations. When supporters donate through your Charitable forms with Paystack, you’ll get your money quickly and reliably.

Every successful donation automatically settles to your bank account within 24 hours. Paystack processes all settlements before 10 AM every morning, so you can count on consistent access to your funds.

Next-day settlements

Morning payouts

Reliable transfers

Charitable reports
Secure payment

Secure Donations

Bank-Level Security for African Donations

Paystack brings top-level payment security to your Charitable donation forms.

Every transaction is protected by PCI-DSS certified systems and automatic fraud detection that learns from millions of transactions to spot and stop suspicious activity.

When something doesn’t look right, these systems kick in to protect both you and your donors. Plus, if fraud is detected with any Paystack merchant, all users get protected from similar attempts – creating a stronger safety net for everyone.

PCI-DSS certified

Smart fraud detection

Automatic protection

Payment Methods Supported With Paystack

With one Paystack integration, you’ll unlock a suite of modern payment methods that give your customers the freedom to pay however they prefer. Below are the major payment options offered:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Verve
  • American Express
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • PayPal
  • M-Pesa
  • Pocket App
  • PalmPay
  • Scan to Pay
  • EFT
  • Visa QR
  • SnapScan
  • Mobile Money
  • PayAttitude
  • USSD
  • Pay with Transfer
  • Pay with Bank

Learn more about PayStack’s supported payment methods »

While we maintain this list to the best of our ability, payment methods and support may vary by region and time. For the most current options, head over to Paystack’s official website – we’ve just covered the highlights here!

Paystack payment methods

Easy Tutorial: How to Set Up Paystack Payments

Follow step-by-step instructions to connect Charitable campaigns to Paystack Payments in minutes.

Charitable Paystack tutorial
Connecting Charitable and Paystack

Learn how to integrate Paystack Payments with Charitable to get more donations across the globe. This step-by-step guide will show you how to set up Paystack as a payment option for your Charitable fundraisers and donation forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.

Can I see a demo of Charitable?

You can. Contact us and we’ll be glad to set you up with an up-close view of how Charitable can power your fundraising success. 

How long is my Charitable license valid for?

All Charitable purchases are for a one-year license. It gives you access to support and our frequent product updates. Annual renewals are automatic and you’re free to cancel any time. 

Does Charitable offer a money-back guarantee?

Sure. We are confident you’ll be delighted with Charitable. But, if you’re unhappy for any reason or have a rare issue we can’t resolve, you’ll get a full refund within 14 days of the purchase date. 

Can Charitable replace all the fundraising tools I’m using now?

Yes, Charitable offers a complete solution to raise funds and manage donations all in one place. It includes donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, annual tax receipts, reports, and so much more. Try it today and see how it can simplify your fundraising efforts – we offer a money-back guarantee.

What payment gateways do I get out of the box?

You can start accepting donations through PayPal and Stripe as soon as you launch. Using Charitable’s easy-to-install extensions, you can add other gateways such as Payrexx, Authorize.Net, and several others.

Can I generate tax receipts for my donors?

Yes, and it’s easy. Receipts go out automatically after the donation. Plus you can customize the receipt template to include your organization’s information and branding. 

Can I customize donation forms to match my website’s branding?

Absolutely. Charitable has layouts and color schemes for you to experiment with out of the box. If you’d like to keep everything consistent with your site’s design and identity, that’s the default option.

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Improvement New Security

📣 New Security Features

We’ve introduced a suite of new security tools to give you total control over who accesses your forms, plus a new way to tidy up your database.

Advanced Security Suite

Layered protection: Cloudflare, ReCAPTCHA, IP Controls, and Rate Limiting.

We have overhauled our security settings to stop bots without blocking real donors.

  • 🤖 Flexible Protection: Choose between Google reCAPTCHA v3 or the privacy-first Cloudflare Turnstile to block bots invisible.

  • 🚦 Rate limiting: Stop spam floods by limiting how many submissions an IP address can make in a set timeframe.

  • 🛑 Total control: Use the new IP Blacklist to block bad actors instantly, or the IP Whitelist to let your team bypass checks during testing.

The Clean Donation Tool

Go from “Testing” to “Live” in seconds.

Finished setting up your site and need to get rid of all those test transactions?

  • 🧹 Sweep it clean: Bulk delete test donations and donor records with a single click.

  • 📉 Accurate reporting: Ensure your revenue stats are 100% accurate for launch day.

  • ⚙️ Reset sequences: Automatically resets sequential invoice numbering.

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donation form New

🏗️ Visual Donation Form Builder

Building the perfect donation form just got easier. We have completely reimagined how you create forms with a new drag-and-drop interface.

Design Visually, in Real-Time

No coding, no guessing. Just point, click, and build.

Say goodbye to confusing settings pages. You can now edit your form and see exactly what your donors will see, instantly.

  • 🖱️ Drag & Drop: Easily add fields like names, addresses, or file uploads by dragging them exactly where you want them.

  • 🎨 Customize everything: Click any field to tweak labels, placeholders, and requirement settings on the fly.

  • 👁️ Live preview: See your changes immediately as you make them—ensure your form flows perfectly before you hit publish.

Flexible & Powerful

Works with all your existing campaigns.

  • 🧩 Deep customization: Add custom HTML, shortcodes, or CSS classes for advanced branding.

  • ⚙️ Smart fields: Collect exactly what you need with support for dropdowns, checkboxes, dates, and hidden fields.

Check out the Visual Donation Form Builder »
Leaderboards New

🏆 Donor Leaderboards!

Turn your fundraising into a community event. Recognize your most generous supporters and inspire friendly competition with our new leaderboard tools.

Gamify Your Fundraising

Celebrate your top donors and encourage others to climb the ranks.

Create a public “Hall of Fame” to give your donors the recognition they deserve.

  • 🎨 Two stunning layouts: Choose the List View for a clean, data-rich table or the Card View for a modern, visual grid with avatars.

  • 🥇 Automatic highlights: The top 3 supporters get special Trophy and Crown icons to make them stand out.

  • 🧩 Place it anywhere: Add it to any page using the new Gutenberg Block, or drop it directly into your campaign using the Visual Builder.

Total Customization

You decide what to show and what to hide.

  • ⚙️ Flexible data: Choose to display or hide donation amounts, donor counts, or avatars.

  • 🔄 Lifetime stats: Works seamlessly with Recurring Donations to show a donor’s all-time total impact.

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Improvement New templates

🎨 New Templates & List Builder

Launch faster and design better. We’ve added three professional campaign templates and a versatile new content block to help you tell your story.

3 New Campaign Templates

Ready-to-use designs for specific fundraising needs.

Don’t start from scratch. Pick a template tailored to your cause and launch in minutes.

  • 🎄 Holiday Fundraiser: A warm, festive design perfect for year-end giving, toy drives, or food pantries.

  • 🎓 School Fundraiser: Built for PTAs and sports teams. clearly highlights goals like playground upgrades or classroom tech.

  • ⛪ Church Fundraiser: A trustworthy layout designed for building funds, mission trips, and tithes.

The New “List” Block

Organize your campaign details without writing code.

Make your campaign pages easier to scan and more visually engaging with our new builder block.

  • 📝 Flexible layouts: Choose from 3 distinct styles to display sponsorship levels, donation perks, or project goals.

  • 🎨 Rich customization: Add colorful headlines, support for emojis, and unlimited list items.

  • 👣 Smart footers: Include a built-in footer for extra context or a final Call to Action.

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