Guide 2026
Receive donations by card
Cards are the most common way to pay online in France. With DonoLink, viewers donate by card directly on your page, without creating an account or going through PayPal. Stripe secures the payment and it lands on your connected account.
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At a glance
- Visa and Mastercard accepted, including co-branded Cartes Bancaires cards.
- No account or PayPal needed for the donor.
- Strong customer authentication handled by Stripe when the bank requires it.
- Apple Pay and Google Pay on compatible devices.
Accept cards in four steps
- Create your DonoLink page.
- Connect Stripe and complete verification.
- Check that cards are enabled in your payment methods.
- Make a test donation with your own card.
Why cards make donating easier
Many viewers have no PayPal account or do not want one for a few euros. With a card, they enter their details once, confirm in their banking app if needed, and they are done. Fewer steps mean fewer drop-offs.
Payment security
Card data is handled by Stripe; DonoLink never sees or stores it. When the donor's bank requires it, Stripe triggers strong customer authentication, for example a confirmation in the banking app. The payment is created directly on your connected Stripe account.
Fees
DonoLink charges 3.5% per successful donation. Stripe separately charges its processing fees to the creator account, depending on the card type and its terms. The donor can cover the displayed DonoLink fee.
Refunds and disputes
A cardholder can dispute a payment with their bank. It is rare for donations, but it happens; our refunds and disputes guide explains what happens and how to reduce the risk.
Frequently asked questions
Which cards are accepted?
Visa and Mastercard, including Cartes Bancaires cards co-branded with Visa or Mastercard, processed through the Visa or Mastercard network.
Does the donor need an account?
No. They pay directly on your page, without a DonoLink or PayPal account. The minimum donation is €1.00.
Does DonoLink see card numbers?
No. Card data is handled only by Stripe.