Getting started & payouts

Does WhyDonate operate in my country?

Fundraisers can be started from 113 countries: 39 in Europe, 29 in Asia, 21 in Africa, 13 in North America, 9 in South America and 2 in Oceania. Donations themselves can be made from anywhere in the world, whatever country the donor is in.

See the full list of countries you can start a fundraiser from.

What you need to receive donations

To register and receive donations you need to provide:

  • an ID, and
  • a valid bank account number.

WhyDonate is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and is open to both individuals and organizations.

Note: a small number of countries and regions are excluded for regulatory reasons. See the high-risk countries.
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