# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for payment processing (nonprofits) on 2026-09-10

## In short

On 2026-09-10, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best payment processing for nonprofits". It named 10 brands, in this order: Zeffy, Stripe, Givebutter, PayPal, PayPal Nonprofit, Square.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best payment processing for nonprofits |
| Asked on | 2026-09-10 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 10 |
| Sources cited | 13 |
| Audience | nonprofits |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-10 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/payment-processing-nonprofits-2026-09-10
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-10 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Short answer: if you're a small or mid-sized US or Canadian nonprofit, start with **Zeffy**. If you'd rather not ask donors for tips, use **Stripe with its nonprofit discount**. The rest depends on how you raise money.
> 
> 1. **Zeffy.** It's the best choice if you want to pay nothing. The nonprofit pays no platform, transaction or card fees. Zeffy earns money from an optional tip donors see at checkout, and about 60-67% of donors leave one. It handles donations, recurring gifts, memberships, event tickets and tithes. The downside is that some donors don't like the tip prompt, and it only serves US and Canadian nonprofits. ([Zeffy pricing](https://www.zeffy.com/home/free-online-fundraising-platform), [how Zeffy makes money](https://www.zeffy.com/blog/how-does-zeffy-make-money), [Givebear on the tip math](https://givebear.io/blog/is-zeffy-really-free))
> 
> 2. **Stripe (nonprofit rate).** This is the best standard processor. Verified 501(c)(3)s pay 2.2% + $0.30 instead of 2.9% + $0.30. To qualify, more than 80% of your Stripe volume has to be tax-deductible donations. Amex, tickets, memberships and international cards don't get the discount. Most donation tools and CRMs run on Stripe, so it

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zeffy | recommended |
| 2 | Stripe | mentioned |
| 3 | Givebutter | mentioned |
| 4 | PayPal | mentioned |
| 5 | PayPal Nonprofit | mentioned |
| 6 | Square | mentioned |
| 7 | Bloomerang | mentioned |
| 8 | WildApricot | mentioned |
| 9 | Donorbox | mentioned |
| 10 | Apply | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.zeffy.com/home/free-online-fundraising-platform (vendor)
- https://www.zeffy.com/blog/how-does-zeffy-make-money (vendor)
- https://givebear.io/blog/is-zeffy-really-free (other)
- https://support.stripe.com/questions/fee-discount-for-nonprofit-organizations (vendor)
- https://orgo.space/blog/stripe-nonprofit-discount/ (other)
- https://help.givebutter.com/en/articles/1512762-givebutter-standard-pricing-explained (vendor)
- https://rallyup.com/learn/paypal-vs-stripe-which-payment-processor-is-best-for-nonprofits/ (other)
- https://theretailexec.com/tools/best-payment-processor-for-non-profits/ (other)
- https://charityengine.net/blog/payment-processing-for-nonprofits-10-top-options-for-2026/ (other)
- https://www.wildapricot.com/blog/payment-processing-for-nonprofits (vendor)
- https://nonprofitpoint.com/best-donation-platforms-for-nonprofits/ (other)
- https://www.zeffy.com/blog/payment-gateway (vendor)
- https://www.coastalpay.com/best-payment-processors-for-nonprofits-and-charities-in-2026/ (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/payment-processing/nonprofits

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