Can I create a PayPal account for my nonprofit?

Yes, nonprofit organizations can use PayPal to collect donations. However, PayPal was built for small businesses, not designed with nonprofits in mind. PayPal doesn’t offer any donor management capability. Using PayPal for more advanced fundraising needs, such as event ticketing or membership, requires manual work.

Does PayPal charge fees for nonprofits?

Yes, PayPal does charge a fee for nonprofits but offers a discounted transaction fee to eligible nonprofit organizations. If we’re looking for a fee-free donation management solution, Zeffy is the first and only 100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits.

What are PayPal's fees for nonprofits and charities?

PayPal charges a discounted transaction fee of 2.2% + $0.30 per domestic transaction for eligible nonprofits, versus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for other organizations. Zeffy covers all transaction fees, platform fees, and monthly fees.

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What is a Better Alternative to PayPal for Nonprofits?

Nonprofits need the best online payment technology to fully focus on their mission. Find out why nonprofits choose Zeffy over PayPal for their fundraising and donation management needs.

Fees

0% fees, always.

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2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only

Support

Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts

Automated support
Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits

Tax receipts

Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away

Clerical work is required to generate tax receipts

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

Access to transaction history only

Form
customization

Entirely customizable donation forms
Add questions for your donors
Add your brand assets
Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for
Offer forms in English, French and Spanish

Donation amounts
Add your brand assets

Fundraising
possibility

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

Focused on donations

Fees

0% transaction fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees

Learn how >

2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only

0% fees, always.

Learn how >

2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only

Unlimited support with a team of nonprofit experts

Automated support
Not tailored to the needs of nonprofits

Automated tax receipts are sent to your donors right away

Clerical work is required to generate tax receipts

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

Access to transaction history only

Entirely customizable donation forms
Add questions for your donors
Add your brand assets
Customize donation amounts and specify what they will be used for

Donation amounts
Add your brand assets

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

Focused on donations

0% transaction fees

0% platform fees

0% monthly fees

Learn how >

2.2% + $0.30 per transaction for eligible charities only