What is Tap to Donate and how does it work?
Donorbox Live™ Kiosk - Tap to Donate is a contactless fundraising solution that allows you to turn your smartphone into a fundraising device. With one quick tap, supporters can gift aid in the form of quick, secure, contactless donations to charities using their credit/debit cards or mobile wallets.
All you need to do is download the Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to get started. It’s ideal for field fundraising, community gatherings, and other events where team members accept donations on their feet and need a fast, secure solution.
Is this way of collecting contactless donations secure?
Yes, Donorbox prioritizes donor security. All transactions are protected with advanced security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption and PCI compliance, ensuring that every donation brings peace of mind to both charities and donors.
Can I use Tap to Donate on any mobile smartphone?
Currently, this feature is only available to Android smartphone users in the Google Play Store. However, it’s coming soon to iOS, so make sure to look out for it in your App Store!
Do I need a special card reader or payment terminals for contactless donations?
No! With the Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app, you can turn your Android smartphone into a card reader and start making the most of cashless giving on-the-go. This makes Tap to Donate an extremely flexible and affordable feature, as you don’t need to purchase any external hardware upfront. You can download it now in your Google Play Store. This feature is coming soon to iOS.
Can Tap to Donate be used at events or during in-person fundraising
Absolutely! In-person fundraising events are where this contactless donations feature truly shines. Allow your team to spend more time networking, forging relationships, actioning your fundraising strategy and communicating your mission, and less time handling cash and managing clumsy payment devices.
How can I track donations made through Tap to Donate?
Donorbox provides a comprehensive dashboard where you can view and manage all donations, including those made through Tap to Donate. This platform conducts data collection that allows you to generate reports, track donor information, and monitor fundraising progress in real-time.
Can I use Tap to Donate with my mobile wallet or contactless card?
You can! Tap to Donate supports 12 contactless payment methods, and is highly compatible with digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Paypal, and Venmo. Supporters can also easily tap their physical card, without swiping or inserting, to contribute to your cause.
Does Tap to Donate have a maximum or minimum donation amount?
No, this feature doesn’t limit the donation amount from any one transaction. In order to be beneficial, the donation amount should at least surpass the payment processor fee, but you can also ask donors to cover these fees over and above their donation amount.
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