ACCEPT DONATIONS WITH SQUARE PAYMENTS
Flexible & Secure Donations with Square
Enable secure online donations with Square’s payment processing. Accept cards, digital wallets, and more through a trusted payment platform.
Plan Needed
Basic
Last Updated
July 1, 2025Category
Payment
Extension
No Extension Needed (Built In)
Seamless Transactions and Enhanced Donor Experience
The integration brings together Charitable’s popular donation features with Square’s trusted payment platform, giving you everything you need to raise funds effectively. It’s the best of both worlds – simple yet powerful donation forms paired with robust payment processing.
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Processing fees are waived on up to $2,000 in sales for 180 days plus you’ll get $20 off Square Hardware.
If you’re processing $250,000+ in annual donations, you may qualify for lower custom rates through Square’s premium seller program.
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Use Cases
Secure checkout
Collect donations using a secure and reliable payment solution that simplifies transactions and boosts donor confidence.
Single Page Payment
Donors can pay without leaving the page they are on. Square makes it fast and easy to enter payment for your donors.
Fee relief
Combine Square with our Fee Relief extension to allow your donors to give a little extra to cover the Square fees.
Raise funds faster and with less stress
Join over 10,000+ non-profits that are raising funds faster.
Why You’ll Love Square Payments with Charitable
Easy Tutorial: How to Set Up Square Payments
Follow step-by-step instructions to connect Charitable campaigns to Square Payments in minutes.
Connecting Charitable and Square
Learn how to integrate Square Payments with Charitable to get more donations across the globe. This step-by-step guide will show you how to set up Square as a payment option for your Charitable fundraisers and donation forms.
Charitable Square Integration –
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about Square payments with Charitable? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.
How to connect Square to Charitable?
Square is now built into Charitable so you no longer need an addon. Simply go to Settings » Payments tab. Here, you can enable Square payments in just a click. See our Square Payments Documentation »
How much does Square cost?
Square charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for one-time donations. Fees may vary for different payment methods and countries. There are no monthly fees or hidden charges.
What payment methods can donors use?
Square accepts:
- Credit/debit cards
- Digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- ACH bank transfers
- International cards
For a full list visit the Square website.
Do I need To worry about PCI compliance?
No, Square handles all PCI compliance requirements. You don’t need to manage any additional security certifications.
How quickly can I access donated funds?
- Next Business Day transfers are free.
- Instant transfers are available for a small fee.
- Funds are available 24/7 in your Square dashboard.
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Empower supporters to fundraise on your behalf.
Expand your reach through supporter networks
Keep 100% of donations with zero platform fees
Track campaign progress with detailed reports
Donation Forms
Launch powerful donation campaigns in minutes.
Ready to use templates
Drag and drop visual builder
Dynamic elements to inspire giving
Recurring Donations
Convert one-time donors into loyal, long-term supporters.
Enable automated recurring payments with ease
Provide donor accounts for seamless contribution management
Offer flexible donation frequencies to suit individual preferences
