Use the form below to compare the bank charges applied to donations using different payment methods. Single and regular online donation payment methods are compared, including credit card, debit card, PayPal and Direct Debit. Offline donation payment methods are compared, including standing order, bank transfer and cheque donations. Choose the donation payment method that is a balance of personal convenience and financial benefit for your supported organisation.
Enter the amount you wish to donate and press return.
The table below compares the bank charges of making a single or regular donation using different payment methods.
You can make a single donation using debit card, credit card, business card, diners card, PayPal, bank transfer or cheque.
Payment method | Donation | Bank charge |
Donation minus bank charge |
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Debit card
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2.11% + 7p | |||
Credit card
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2.7% + 7p | |||
PayPal
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3.15% + 20p | |||
Diners card
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4.7% + 7p | |||
Business card | 3.64% + 7p | |||
Cheque | ** | |||
Bank transfer | ** |
You can make a regular donation using direct debit or standing order.
Payment method | Donation | Bank charge |
Donation minus bank charge |
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Direct Debit
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48p | |||
Standing order | ** |
* You can donate using Visa (credit and debit), MasterCard (credit and debit), UK domestic Maestro, Maestro (International), Laser, American Express and Diners.
** Offline payment methods (i.e. bank transfer, cheque and standing order) do not incur a bank transaction charge. A cheque donation may incur a bank charge when your cheque is paid into your supported organisations bank.