Remember, in order to receive the appropriate documentation you need for tax purposes your name and address must be clearly identifiable on your check.
*** Online Givers, anytime you use credit card for giving, even if it is a debit card for your personal checking or savings account, a 2.7% fee PLUS a transaction fee of $0.47 (3.25% + $0.85 for American Express cards) is charged to the church. If you use a checking or savings account to contribute, with a routing transit number (RTN), a 0.85% fee PLUS a transaction fee of $0.47 is charged to the church. See below to see the difference in the fee.
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2.7% Fee plus $0.47 |
0.85% Fee plus $0.47 |
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Credit Card or Debit Card Used |
Account# and RTN Used |
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| $50 Contributed |
$1.82 |
$0.90 |
| $100 Contributed |
$3.17 |
$1.32 |
| $200 Contributed |
$5.87 |
$2.17 |
For those able, switching to an account and RTN instead of a regular credit card or a debit card will save Hope, or the specific fund you are giving to, from having to pay extra fees.
