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Allow Card-Free Donations with GoCardless

Maximize donations by reducing transaction costs with GoCardless. Your supporters can contribute effortlessly through automated Direct Debit or cost-effective local bank transfer methods.

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Charitable and GoCardless payment integration

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Last Updated

May 30, 2023

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Payment

Extension

GoCardless Addon

Get More Funds For Your Charity With Cardless Donations

GoCardless and Charitable work together to transform your charity’s giving with easy and secure one-off payments and recurring donations through automated direct debit. This integration will help streamline your donations, reduce admin, and maximize your impact.

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Use Cases

International Payments

Accept payments in more than 30 countries, including the UK, Eurozone, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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Multiple currencies

Allow donors to donate in their preferred currency, increasing accessibility and potentially boosting donations.

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Recurring donations

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

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Raise funds faster and with less stress

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Why You’ll Love GoCardless Payments with Charitable

Quick & Easy Setup

Enable GoCardless in Just a Click

Setting up GoCardless with Charitable is a breeze. Simply activate GoCardless as a payment gateway in Charitable and enter your GoCardless API credentials. That’s it!

GoCardless works seamlessly with Charitable, automatically handling Direct Debit payments and recurring donations. You won’t need to worry about the complex bank transfers – everything operates smoothly behind the scenes.

This effortless integration allows you to focus on what truly matters: your mission and nurturing donor relationships.

Easy code-free setup

Cost-effective payment methods

Automated payment process

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GoCardless payments

Transparent Fees

Maximize Donation Impact with Lower Fees

GoCardless offers cost-effective payment processing, ideal for charitable organizations. Their clear pricing ensures no surprises – no hidden fees or unexpected charges to worry about.

Focused on Direct Debit and bank transfers, it typically charges lower fees than credit card processors. This means donor money goes further, boosting the impact of every contribution.

When you accept card payments through other payment gateways, the fee you’re charged tends to be around 2.5%-3%. With GoCardless, the fee is closer to 1%, meaning significant savings for your non-profit. 

Lower transaction feeds

Clear pricing, no hidden costs

More donation money for your cause

Data Privacy & Security

Keep Your Donors’ Details Private

Privacy is paramount when it comes to handling donor information. With GoCardless integration through Charitable, you can ensure your donors’ sensitive data remains secure and private.

After completing the donation form on your site, donors are redirected to a GoCardless-hosted payment page. This setup keeps payments secure, with all sensitive data handled directly by GoCardless.

Plus, Charitable never stores sensitive payment data on your website.

Direct integration

Donor data is secure

GoCardless-hosted payment pages

GoCardless security features
GoCardless recurring donations

Regular Source of Income

Boost Recurring Donations with Direct Debit

Handle your regular payments with Direct Debit which adjusts when dates and amounts change. It works perfectly for subscriptions, payment plans, and service bills across more than 30 countries.

Save up to 56% on payment costs while growing your business worldwide. From London to Sydney, the GoCardless payment network helps you collect money easily, no matter where your customers are.

Subscription and invoice payments

No charge for failed transactions

Flexible payment options

Global Donations

Expand Your Reach with International Donations

Expand your business across borders with bank payments in over 30 countries. From the UK to New Zealand, offer your customers their preferred local payment methods while managing everything from one simple platform.

GoCardless works with Wise to bring you the fairest deal on currency exchange. Unlike banks and traditional providers, you’ll get the real exchange rate – meaning more money stays in your fundraiser where it belongs.

Whether you’re collecting payments from London, New York, or Sydney, our global bank payment network makes international transactions as simple as local ones. No hidden fees, no complex setups – just straightforward global payments that work.

Global bank payment network

30+ countries

Supports local banks

International payments in GoCardless

Payment Methods Supported With GoCardless

Access local payment schemes in over 30 countries through a single, powerful platform that’s trusted by 85,000+ businesses worldwide.

GoCardless integrates with Direct Debit schemes around the world. Here are the most popular payments supported:

  • Bacs — United Kingdom & Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar.
  • SEPA Core — Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Réunion, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • ACH — United States
  • Autogiro — Sweden
  • Betalingsservice — Denmark
  • BECS — Australia
  • BECS NZ — New Zealand
  • PAD — Canada

Learn more about Gocardless payment methods →

While we try to keep this list updated to the best of our ability, payment methods and support tend to change from time to time. For the most current options, head over to the Gocardless official website – we’ve just covered the highlights here so it’s always best to check directly with Gocardless.

GoCardless payments supported

Easy Tutorial: How to Set Up GoCardless Payments

Ready to get started with GoCardless? Follow step-by-step instructions to connect Charitable campaigns to GoCardless Payments in minutes.

Charitable and GoCardless
Connecting Charitable and GoCardless

Learn how to integrate GoCardless Payments with Charitable to supercharge your fundraising efforts. This step-by-step guide will show you how to set up GoCardless as a payment gateway to boost your nonprofit’s donation potential.

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.

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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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