GiveWP Dwolla Gateway

Description

The Dwolla gateway connects GiveWP donation forms to the Dwolla ACH payment network, allowing organizations to receive contributions via direct bank debit without relying on credit cards. The integration processes transactions with lower fees compared to traditional processors, making it viable to capture larger donations without eroding the final payout to the cause.

Key Features

• Native ACH processing
  Enables direct debit from U.S. bank accounts as a payment method in GiveWP forms.
• Dwolla API integration
  Connects GiveWP to the beneficiary’s Dwolla account using application keys and authentication tokens.
• One-time and recurring donations
  Supports single contributions and recurring cycles when combined with GiveWP’s recurring donation module.
• Bank account verification
  Applies Dwolla’s validation flow before authorizing the donor’s first transfer.
• Automatic status confirmation
  Updates the donation record in GiveWP as the ACH transfer is settled or returned by the bank.

Benefits of the Dwolla Gateway

• Lower transaction fees
  Reduces operational costs by replacing the credit card’s percentage fee with a flat ACH fee.
• Larger net payouts to the cause
  Preserves donated amounts in high-ticket campaigns where credit card fees would be substantial.
• Alternative for donors without cards
  Expands reach by offering direct payment via U.S. bank accounts.
• In-site checkout flow
  Keeps donors on the organization’s own website throughout the contribution process.

Who is it recommended for?

• American non-profit organizations that receive medium to high-value donations.
• Religious institutions and social projects seeking to reduce card fee costs.
• GiveWP teams needing to offer ACH payment in addition to traditional gateways.

This extension serves organizations operating in the United States that face significant donation corrosion due to credit card processing fees. By adding Dwolla as a payment option in GiveWP, it opens the path to capture larger contributions at predictable cost, especially benefiting annual campaigns, endowments, and regular supporter contributions to the cause.

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