Enabling express payment options for your website will allow donors to contribute using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link by Stripe, or credit card they've saved to their browser. By making these payment options available, you will:
Minimize the time it takes for donors to contribute
Make it easier for people to donate from their mobile devices
Provide an added sense of security by allowing donors to avoid manual credit card input
All of these factors can increase donation conversion rates, giving your organization the means to better promote your cause.
📌 Note: This feature is only available on Donation (v2) pages using NationBuilder Payments. Learn more.
Enable express payment options
You can enable express payment options on a Donation (v2) page at Donation settings > Basics > Express payment options.
Accept payments with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or browser-saved cards
Once the feature is enabled, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, and "Pay now" (for browser-saved cards) will display to donors depending on which browser they're using and whether they have the payment option configured on their device. Link will display on any browsers if the donor is logged into their account.
If your payment processor is set up in USD, Link will also display a "Bank" payment method option. This will allow your donors to pay via a connected bank account rather than a saved card method.
The options will display in the following environments:
Apple Pay: Safari (desktop and iPhone)
Google Pay: Chrome (desktop and Android)
Link: All browsers
Browser-saved cards: Microsoft Edge (desktop)
⚠️ Donors using Apple Pay on a MacBook with a touch bar will be asked to confirm their contribution by clicking a message displayed on the bar: "Pay 3dna CORP dba NATIONBUILDER [amount]".
To mitigate any confusion this may cause, a message will only be displayed below the Apple Pay button to affected users, warning them they may be see the above confirmation to NationBuilder. This message can be deleted or modified in your theme files.
Use the feature with a custom theme
If you do not see the buttons on your page, despite enabling the feature and using a device that is configured to see them, you may need to update your theme.
If your theme has been highly customized and you're concerned about losing existing modifications to your donation pages, we recommend working with a certified architect to make the changes for you.