Making it Easier to Donate with Direct Debit Card
Making it Easier to Donate with Direct Debit Card
November 13, 2025
PROVIDING MORE WAYS FOR YOUR SUPPORTERS TO DONATE WITH DIRECT DEBIT
A popular and cost-effective way to donate
In 2019, 16% of donations made in Australia were by Direct Debit – and that number is only growing.
In fact, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) data showed around a 5% year-on-year increase in the total number of debit transfers in December 2020.
Australians are growing more conscious of fees on payments and are looking to make savings wherever they can without compromising their own philanthropic giving.
DIRECT DEBIT FOR DONATIONS FROM $100 TO $10,000
To help enable your donors to give in a reliable and cost-effective way, Direct Debit is available as a donation method for amounts from $100 up to and including $10,000. Donors can also use Direct Debit for regular donations.
Opting to donate via Direct Debit means the donor is using money from their savings rather than relying on credit, and can help reduce payment-related fees. Direct Debit is a convenient and low-cost way to donate, saving time and effort for donors who prefer a direct bank transfer. It is also reliable, with a lower likelihood of payment failure compared to other payment methods.
There is nothing you need to do as a fundraiser. All eligible donation pages automatically show Direct Debit when applicable.
For full details on payment fees, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
FAQS
What is Direct Debit?
A direct debit is an automatic transaction that transfers money directly from your bank account to another.
As a fundraiser, do I need to do anything?
No! This additional payment option will be automatically added to all fundraiser donation pages.
Will my donation options change?
Yes, if a donation is between $100 and $10,000, the donor will see the option to pay via Direct Debit at the bottom of the donation page.
Why is there a limit of $10,000?
This is the initial cap recommended by our payment provider to help with fraud prevention and to keep our donors’ accounts safe. This amount is subject to change at our discretion.
What are the ASF’s transaction fees for paying via Direct Debit?
Donations via Direct Debit are transaction fee-free! Yep, it’s a 0.0% fee per transaction.
Can I use Direct Debit to make a recurring donation?
Yes, donors have the option to use Direct Debit when they choose to give monthly.
The option to donate with Direct Debit isn’t appearing. What should I do?
Make sure that the donation is between $100 and $10,000.
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