Can you pay Givebutter with a credit card?
Yes, with a fee of 2.9% plus $0.30.
Stated on Givebutter's own payment page.
Last checked October 19, 2026 by Bill Router. How we check
Ways to pay Givebutter
| Way | Accepted | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card on the biller's own site | Yes | 2.9%, plus $0.30 | With donor tips enabled (the default), the nonprofit pays $0 platform and $0 processing fees; donors are asked to tip Givebutter and to cover the 2.9% + 30 cents card processing fee. If the nonprofit turns tips off, it pays a flat 3% platform fee plus 2.9% + 30 cents processing unless it requires or asks donors to cover it. Amex not mentioned. |
| Bank account (ACH) | Yes | 1.9%, plus $0.30 | ACH processing is 1.9% + 30 cents when tips are disabled; with tips on, donors are asked to cover it. |
What it is worth for your gift
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| Way to pay | Fee per payment | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Card on the biller's own site (2.9%, plus $0.30) | $6.10 | −$25 |
| Bank account (ACH) | $0 | $0 |
Rewards minus fees, twelve payments a year. A negative number means a card costs you money.
When a card is worth it
For a $200 gift, the fee is more than a typical 2% card earns, so pay Givebutter from your bank account. A card only makes sense here if it is the cheapest way to finish a sign-up bonus; the calculator checks that against your other bills.
Watch out for
Givebutter is free to the charity only because donors are asked to tip and cover the 2.9% + 30 cents fee; turning tips off costs the charity 3% plus processing.
Sources
When tips are enabled, nonprofits pay $0 in platform fees.
givebutter.com · checked October 19, 2026Most donors choose to cover fees when asked.
givebutter.com · checked October 19, 2026
Payment rules change. Every biller is re-checked at least every 180 days, and a page past that date is taken out of search until it is.
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