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Does WhyDonate operate in my country?
Fundraisers can be started from 113 countries, and donations can be made from anywhere in the world.Getting started & payoutsWhat does it cost to use WhyDonate?
No sign-up fee, no monthly cost and no platform fee on one-time donations: each donation pays a processing fee, and recurring payments after the first carry a 3% commission.Getting started & payoutsDo I have to pay taxes on the donations received?
In most cases donations are received tax-free, but whether tax is due depends on the amount and your relationship with the donor, so check with your own tax authority.Getting started & payoutsWhen will the donations be paid out?
In most countries a donation clears and is paid out within 3 business days, plus 0-2 business days for your own bank to credit the money.Getting started & payoutsEnable or disable connected (team) fundraisers
Switch 'Allow connected fundraisers' on or off on the right side of your fundraiser page; fundraisers that are already connected stay connected.Connected FundraiserBank account and identity verification at Stripe
Stripe has to verify your identity and bank account before it may pay out donations, and it usually completes this within a few hours.Getting started & payoutsHelp topics
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Getting started & payouts
Registering, what WhyDonate costs, which countries we serve, and when your donations are paid out.Fundraiser
Creating, editing, sharing and closing a fundraiser on WhyDonate.Account
Your login, account details, email settings and integrations.Website integrations
The donation button and donation form on WordPress, Wix and your own website.Branding & customisation
Your own colours, logo, domain, QR code and e-mail messages.Dashboard
Managing donors, exports and the reporting inside your account.Donate
Making a donation, payment methods, receipts and recurring gifts.Security
How WhyDonate protects donors, fundraisers and your personal data.Connected Fundraiser
Team and event fundraisers, and linking a fundraiser to an existing cause.Can’t find what you’re looking for?
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