Giving by Apple Pay, Google Pay and smartwatch.
Many people no longer carry a wallet, but they always have their smartphone. With a donation terminal they can give by Apple Pay, Google Pay or smartwatch – just hold it to the reader and you are done.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · by DAYAA
How giving by phone works
The donor needs no app and does not have to type anything: the payment uses the card stored in their smartphone.
- Choose an amount on the screen of the donation terminal.
- Hold your smartphone or watch to the card reader and confirm, just like when shopping.
- Done – the screen says thank you and the donation appears in your reports.
Why this brings in more donations
Research shows how much a simple process matters: in two field experiments the probability of giving rose by 50 % or more after the donation process was simplified. An experiment published in 2026 also reports higher donation amounts for contactless smartphone payments than for cash. You will find the sources on our page Research on giving.
QR code or terminal?
A QR code on a poster leads to a donation page – where the donor has to enter details, and many give up. A terminal accepts the donation right in the moment. That matters: people who promise to give later often don't.
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