Apple Pay Rolls Out Support for Charity Donations in the United Kingdom

[MacRumors]

Twenty-two United Kingdom-based charities now support donations through Apple Pay in apps and on the web, making it easier for interested patrons to give money to their favorite nonprofit organizations through Apple's mobile wallet (via Civil Society).

The collection of UK charities have begun accepting Apple Pay beginning today, so users can begin donating with an Apple device, including on Touch ID-supported iPhones, iPads, and now the late 2016 MacBook Pro. More charities are expected to support Apple Pay down the line.

The full list of charities launching Apple Pay support in the UK includes: ActionAid UK, Alzheimer's Society, Barnardo's, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Comic Relief, Concern Worldwide (UK), DEC, Marie Curie, Oxfam, (RED), The Royal British Legion, RNIB, RNLI, RSPB, RSPCA, Scope, Sightsavers, Unicef UK, VSO, WaterAid, and WWF-UK.

Catherine Cottrell, deputy director, fundraising, Unicef UK, said: "At Unicef UK we want to make giving as easy as possible. People are increasingly using mobiles and other digital devices to make payments so offering choice about how to donate is all the more important. Integrating Apple Pay makes donating both instant and effortless and secure for our supporters, and we hope that it will encourage more people to join us and share our mission to do whatever it takes, until every child is safe."

Today's announcement comes after Apple Pay was first accepted for charity donations within the United States last November, for organizations like UNICEF, charity:water, American Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, and more. Before the introduction of Apple Pay in the donation process for charities, Apple's rules prevented iOS apps from collecting funds through Apple Pay, preventing charities from installing donation buttons inside their apps.

Article Link: Apple Pay Rolls Out Support for Charity Donations in the United Kingdom

 

[1applerules1]

Make walmart and target support Apple Pay damn it!!!

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

What percentage of money donated through Apple Pay actually ends up with the charity? Who are the other parties that end up collecting some of the money?

 

[orbital~debris]

This is fantastic news!
Some extremely worthwhile charities on that list.
Anything that makes it easier for people to donate to charity can only be a good thing.

 

[Weaselboy]

What percentage of money donated through Apple Pay actually ends up with the charity? Who are the other parties that end up collecting some of the money?

It is no different than if you go to Best Buy and use your credit card to buy a television. The bank charges Best Buy a fee, around 1.5-2.0%, to handle the transaction. Apple does not charge a fee to use Apple Pay.

So if you use Apple Pay to donate $100 to a charity they would receive $98 or so and bank keeps the $2, just as an example. There are also small transaction fees the bank charges and the percentage varies based on volume, but you get the idea.

 

[OllyW]

Apple does not charge a fee to use Apple Pay.

The retailers aren't charged but the banks have to pay for each Apple Pay transaction.

 

[Weaselboy]

The retailers aren't charged but the banks have to pay for each Apple Pay transaction.

Yes, that is true. From what I have read it is .15%, but in theory there is less fraud so the merchant is charged a lower than standard rate for the transaction, so it offsets. Apple and the banks have been very closed mouth about the numbers involved with this so it is hard to be precise.

 

[orbital~debris]

I wonder if Gift Aid can be included?

 

[tmiw]

Make walmart and target support Apple Pay damn it!!!

As much as some want that, they have every right not to support certain payment methods. It might not be a good idea*, but it's ultimately their choice.

* Honestly I don't think not accepting it has affected their sales at all, so at best not accepting it seemingly changes nothing for them.

 

[iGeek2014]

I wonder if Gift Aid can be included?

I had a look at the BHF-you can Gift Aid any donations with them even if you're using Apple Pay.