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Free Donation Button for Any Website

Add a professional donation button to your website in minutes. Accept credit cards, PayPal, iDEAL, and 20+ payment methods. No monthly fees, no coding required.

2,000+
Organizations Using PayRequest
3x
Higher Conversion vs PayPal
60%
Donations on Mobile
85%
Prefer Recurring Options

Why Add a Donation Button?

Frictionless Giving

Donors click once and pay instantly. No redirects, no account creation, no barriers.

Mobile-Optimized

60% of online donations happen on mobile. Our buttons work perfectly on any device.

Trust & Security

Bank-level encryption and trusted payment providers like Stripe build donor confidence.

No Coding Required

Copy and paste a single line of code. Works on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and any website.

3 Ways to Accept Donations

Choose the method that works best for your organization.

1

Donation Payment Link

Best for quick setup

Create a shareable link that works anywhere — email, social media, or your website.

How it works:

  1. 1Create a donation link in PayRequest
  2. 2Set suggested amounts or let donors choose
  3. 3Share the link anywhere
  4. 4Receive donations instantly

Benefits:

  • Ready in 60 seconds
  • Share on social media
  • Track all donations
  • No website needed
2

Embeddable Donation Button

Best for websites

Add a beautiful donate button directly to your website with one line of code.

How it works:

  1. 1Design your button style
  2. 2Copy the embed code
  3. 3Paste into your website
  4. 4Start accepting donations

Benefits:

  • Matches your branding
  • Multiple button styles
  • Works on any platform
  • Mobile responsive
3

Donation Sales Page

Best for campaigns

Create a dedicated donation page with your story, impact photos, and giving tiers.

How it works:

  1. 1Create a sales page in PayRequest
  2. 2Add your mission and impact story
  3. 3Set donation tiers or custom amounts
  4. 4Share your campaign page

Benefits:

  • Tell your story
  • Show impact with images
  • Recurring donation options
  • Professional appearance

Add a Donation Button in 3 Steps

1

Create Button

Sign up free and create your donation button with custom amounts and branding

2

Copy Code

Get your embed code or shareable link — one line of HTML

3

Start Receiving

Paste on your website and start accepting donations immediately

Who Uses Donation Buttons?

Nonprofits & Charities

Accept tax-deductible donations with automatic receipts for donors.

Churches & Religious Orgs

Collect tithes, offerings, and special campaign donations online.

Fundraisers & Campaigns

Run crowdfunding campaigns for medical bills, community projects, or causes.

Content Creators

Accept tips and support from your audience on YouTube, Twitch, or blogs.

Open Source Projects

Let users support your free software with voluntary donations.

Schools & PTAs

Collect donations for school programs, sports teams, and events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the donation button really free?

Yes! PayRequest charges 0% platform fees. You only pay standard payment processing fees (e.g., 1.4% + 25¢ for European cards via Stripe). We make money from our paid plans for businesses, not from nonprofits.

What payment methods can donors use?

Donors can pay with credit/debit cards, PayPal, iDEAL (Netherlands), Bancontact (Belgium), SEPA bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and 15+ other methods depending on your payment provider.

Can I accept recurring donations?

Yes! You can create subscription-style donation buttons for monthly, quarterly, or yearly recurring gifts. Donors can manage their own subscriptions through a donor portal.

Do donors get receipts?

Yes, donors automatically receive email receipts after each donation. You can customize the receipt with your organization name and message.

Can I customize the donation amounts?

Absolutely. You can set suggested amounts (e.g., €10, €25, €50, €100), allow custom amounts, or both. You can also add descriptions explaining what each amount supports.

How do I add the button to WordPress?

Simply copy the embed code from PayRequest and paste it into a Custom HTML block in WordPress. It works with the block editor, classic editor, and page builders like Elementor.

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Add a Free Donation Button Today

Join 2,000+ organizations accepting donations with PayRequest. No monthly fees, no coding, ready in 60 seconds.