Stripe pricing for nonprofits
Stripe offers discounted processing fees to registered nonprofits in supported regions (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and much of Europe) where at least 80% of volume comes from tax-deductible donations. The exact rate is disclosed only after a support request from a signed-in account; product, ticket, and membership sales are excluded.
Stripe review for nonprofits
Stripe is a payment platform nonprofits use to accept online donations by card, bank transfer, and mobile payment methods, with support for recurring gifts and fundraising-platform integrations.
The nonprofit pricing route lowers processing fees for donation-primary accounts, but the rate is not published: organizations request it through Support after creating an account. Accounts must keep at least 80% of volume in tax-deductible donations.
Typical nonprofit uses:
- Accept one-off online donations through the website.
- Run recurring monthly giving programs.
- Collect payouts from fundraising platforms and custom donation forms.
Pros:
- Purpose-built nonprofit pricing route with a clear region and 80% donation-volume rule.
- No monthly fee to start, with free test mode for development.
- Strong APIs and integrations with CRMs and fundraising platforms.
Cons:
- The discounted rate is not published and must be requested case by case.
- Donation-only accounts: membership dues, tuition, ticket sales, and auction payments do not count.
FAQ about Stripe for nonprofits
What is the Stripe nonprofit discount?
Discounted processing fees for eligible donation-primary accounts. The exact rate is shared only after a support request from a signed-in account.
Which organizations qualify?
Registered nonprofits in supported regions (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and much of Europe) with at least 80% of volume from tax-deductible donations.
Which payments do not count?
Membership fees, tuition, ticket sales, registration fees, and auction payments are excluded from the donation-volume calculation.
How do we apply?
Create or sign in to a Stripe account, then contact Support to request nonprofit pricing with your registration and tax documentation ready.
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