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Flexible & Secure Donations with Square

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Last Updated

July 1, 2025

Seamless Transactions and Enhanced Donor Experience

The integration brings together Charitable’s popular donation features with Square’s trusted payment platform, giving you everything you need to raise funds effectively. It’s the best of both worlds – simple yet powerful donation forms paired with robust payment processing.

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Processing fees are waived on up to $2,000 in sales for 180 days plus you’ll get $20 off Square Hardware.

If you’re processing $250,000+ in annual donations, you may qualify for lower custom rates through Square’s premium seller program.

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Secure checkout

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

Single Page Payment

Donors can pay without leaving the page they are on. Square makes it fast and easy to enter payment for your donors.

Fee relief

Combine Square with our Fee Relief extension to allow your donors to give a little extra to cover the Square fees.

Raise funds faster and with less stress

Join over 10,000+ non-profits that are raising funds faster.

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Why You’ll Love Square Payments with Charitable

Code-Free Square Integration

Set Up Square in Minutes, Not Hours

Getting started with Square on your Charitable forms is refreshingly simple. There’s no hidden fees to worry about, and no complex technical setup. Just connect your Square account to Charitable, and you’re ready to take donations within minutes.

The integration is designed to work right out of the box – no coding or special skills needed. Plus, you can easily add more features as your nonprofit grows, without having to rebuild anything. Square and Charitable work together to keep things simple from day one.

Easy code-free setup

Supports multiple payment methods

Seamless donations

Immediate Payouts

Access Your Donations Faster

Square gets your donation money moving quickly. When supporters give through your Charitable forms, you can transfer funds to your bank account the next business day for free, or instantly for a small fee. No more waiting days to access your fundraising dollars.

Your nonprofit gets a clear view of incoming donations with 24/7 access to your funds. You can see exactly what’s available and move money when you need it, helping you better manage your organization’s cash flow.

Next-day transfers

Instant access option

Clear fund tracking

Secure Donation Processing

Get Top-Notch Security Features

Square brings built-in security to your Charitable donation forms. Every transaction is protected with fraud prevention, data security, and PCI compliance – all working automatically in the background. Your donors’ payment information stays safe, and your nonprofit stays protected.

You also get dispute management tools and fraud protection included at no extra cost. This comprehensive security comes standard with the Square integration, giving you and your donors peace of mind with every transaction.

Built-in protection

PCI compliance

Fraud prevention

Flexible Payment Options

Let Donors Use Their Preferred Payment

Donors can choose to contribute using debit and credit cards, digital wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, and more.

Whether it’s a one-time donation or an ongoing commitment, Square seamlessly handles all your payment needs through Charitable.

Supporters can give one time donations on their preferred schedule – daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. This flexibility helps you capture every giving opportunity.

One-time donations

Safe And Secure Contributions

Custom frequency choices

Donation Reports & Payment History

Manage Donation Data With Confidence

Take full control of your donation management with Charitable’s robust backend tools.

You can view donation records along with Square payment details that include the amount and payment method used.

You also get access to donor lists and fundraising reports right inside your Charitable dashboard. Quickly sort, filter, and export your donation and payment reports anytime you need.

Ready made reports

Donor database

Complete donation history

Easy Tutorial: How to Set Up Square Payments

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

Connecting Charitable and Square

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

Charitable Square Integration –
Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about Square payments with Charitable? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.

How to connect Square to Charitable?

Square is now built into Charitable so you no longer need an addon. Simply go to Settings » Payments tab. Here, you can enable Square payments in just a click. See our Square Payments Documentation »

How much does Square cost?

Square charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for one-time donations. Fees may vary for different payment methods and countries. There are no monthly fees or hidden charges.

What payment methods can donors use?

Square accepts:

Credit/debit cards
Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
ACH bank transfers
International cards

For a full list visit the Square website.

Do I need To worry about PCI compliance?

No, Square handles all PCI compliance requirements. You don’t need to manage any additional security certifications.

How quickly can I access donated funds?

Next Business Day transfers are free.
Instant transfers are available for a small fee.
Funds are available 24/7 in your Square dashboard.

Explore More Features

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Empower supporters to fundraise on your behalf.

Expand your reach through supporter networks

Keep 100% of donations with zero platform fees

Track campaign progress with detailed reports

Donation Forms

Launch powerful donation campaigns in minutes.

Ready to use templates

Drag and drop visual builder

Dynamic elements to inspire giving

Recurring Donations

Convert one-time donors into loyal, long-term supporters.

Enable automated recurring payments with ease

Provide donor accounts for seamless contribution management

Offer flexible donation frequencies to suit individual preferences

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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Flexible & Secure Donations with Square

Seamless Transactions and Enhanced Donor Experience