Give GoCardless Gateway 2.0.2
Give GoCardless Gateway for WordPress lets you accept Direct Debit donations directly on your site, offering a low-cost alternative that slashes gateway fees. With recurring donation support, it helps you reduce churn and increase lifetime value, while easy setup and seamless integration keep donors flowing.
Description
Give GoCardless Gateway for WordPress adds Direct Debit donations to your website using the GiveWP donation platform. It provides a simple, turnkey way to offer donors a bank-to-bank payment method they often prefer.
By routing donations through GoCardless instead of expensive card networks, you can help lower gateway fees while keeping the recurring payment flow stable. With built-in support for recurring donations, your fundraising can reduce churn and support longer-lasting donor giving cycles.
Main Features
- Direct Debit donation processing — Accept donations via bank-to-bank transfers directly on your WordPress site.
- GiveWP gateway integration — Works as a payment gateway within the GiveWP ecosystem for a unified donation experience.
- Low-cost transaction fees — Designed to be inexpensive compared to card-network routing (1% per transaction, capped and with a defined minimum).
- No base-plan monthly fee — Uses a transaction-based approach without a monthly fee for the base plan.
- Recurring donation support — Fully supports Give’s Recurring Donation add-on for subscription-style giving.
- Favorable for long-term renewals — Bank payments don’t rely on expiring card details, helping recurring donations continue smoothly.
- Donor-friendly alternative payment method — Lets donors choose Direct Debit instead of cards during checkout.
Benefits
- Lower gateway costs — Helps reduce fees by using Direct Debit routing rather than card networks.
- Better donor retention — Fewer payment failures can lead to reduced churn for subscriptions.
- Higher lifetime value — Longer-running recurring donations can increase total value per donor over time.
- Improved donation UX — Offers a familiar bank-based option that can increase donor completion rates.
- More fundraising consistency — Recurring donations start immediately after setup and keep renewing without card expiry interruptions.
Who is it suitable for?
- Nonprofit organizations running recurring donation campaigns
- WordPress donation sites using the GiveWP plugin
- Fundraising teams focused on reducing donor churn
- Agencies building donation experiences for charities and community projects
- Membership-style organizations seeking bank-based recurring payments
- Online causes that want to expand beyond card payments