Can nonprofits use Cash App?

Cash App was developed as a peer-to-peer money transfer service, so doesn’t offer nonprofit-specific features or pricing. But, technically, nonprofits can, and do, use Cash App.

How to set up Cash App for nonprofits?

To set up Cash App for your nonprofit, you will need to set up a personal account, then turn it into a business account.

Can nonprofits use Cash App to accept donations?

While Cash App can be used to accept donations, the app was developed as a peer-to-peer money transfer service, so doesn’t offer nonprofit-specific features or pricing.

How much does Cash App charge per donation?

Cash App charges a 3% fee per credit card transaction and a 0.5% -1.75% fee for instant deposits. Standard deposits are free.

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Is Cash App the best way to collect donations for your nonprofit?

While many nonprofits consider Cash App to collect online donations, the solution was meant to be a peer-to-peer money transfer service and therefore doesn’t offer nonprofit-specific perks. Read the full comparison to learn more about Cash App for nonprofits.

Fees

0% fees, always.

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3% per transaction made using a credit card

0.5% -1.75% fee for instant deposits
‍
Standard deposits are free

Fundraising
possibilities

Donation campaigns
Ticketing/event fundraising
Auctions
Memberships
Peer-to-peer campaigns
... and more!

Peer-to-peer mobile payment service for individuals
Doesn't allow recurring payments

Tax receipts

Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away

Cash App does not issue tax-compliant receipts

Support

Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts

Rated 3.5 / 5 stars on Capterra
Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits

Donor
management

All-time transaction and tax receipts
Contact information
Add tags, notes, and comments to your donors' profiles
Communicate with the right donors at the right time
100% free

Cash App does not have a donor management feature

Form
customization

Collect donor information with custom questions
Add your brand assets
Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for
Offer forms in English, French and Spanish
... and more!

Cash App does not offer donation forms

Ease-of-use

4.6/5

Likelihood to
recommend

98.8% of Zeffy users would recommend it to other nonprofits

69.4% of Cash App users would recommend it to other nonprofits

Fees

0% transaction fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees

Learn how >

3% per transaction made using a credit card

0.5% -1.75% fee for instant deposits
‍
Standard deposits are free

0% fees, always.

Learn how >

3% per transaction made using a credit card

0.5% -1.75% fee for instant deposits
‍
Standard deposits are free

Donation campaigns
Ticketing/event fundraising
Memberships
Peer-to-peer campaigns
... and more!

Peer-to-peer mobile payment service for individuals
Doesn't allow recurring payments

Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away

Cash App does not issue tax-compliant receipts

Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts

Rated 3.5 / 5 stars on Capterra
Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits

Donors all-time transaction and tax receipts
Contact information
Add tags, notes, and comments to your donors' profiles
Communicate with the right donors at the right time
100% free

Cash App does not have a donor management feature

Collect donor information with custom questions
Add your brand assets
Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for
... and more!

Cash App does not offer donation forms

Rated 4.6 / 5 stars on Capterra for ease-of-use

98.8% of Zeffy users would recommend it to other nonprofits

69.4% of Cash App users would recommend it to other nonprofits

0% transaction fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees

Learn how >

3% per transaction made using a credit card

0.5% -1.75% fee for instant deposits
‍
Standard deposits are free