What Will We Learn Here?
US donors who wish to donate in dollars can do so via a local bank transfer to our American account. In this guide, we will explain the donation process from the donor's perspective and highlight what the organization needs to do to receive these funds.
Before We Start
Important to know:
Minimum Amount: The option for USD bank transfers is only available for donations over $36.
Steps
1. Choosing the Donation Amount
The system is smart and automatically detects when to display this option.
The donor enters the donation page and selects the Dollar ($) currency.
The donor enters an amount higher than $36.
Once the amount is eligible, the "Bank Transfer" option will appear in the list of payment methods.
2. Receiving Account Details and Identification Code
Unlike credit card payments, this donation is not completed on the website, but rather at the donor's bank.
The donor selects "Bank Transfer" and completes the process on the site.
Immediately upon completion, the donor will receive an email to the address they provided.
The email contains two critical items:
US Account Details: The details of the US bank account where the transfer should be sent.
Unique Identification Code(WT number): A code designed to link the money to this specific donation.
3. Making the Transfer
The donor goes to their bank (or banking app) and performs a transfer to the account listed in the email, while noting the Identification Code in the transfer remarks/reference field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The donor claims they don't see the "Bank Transfer" option. Why? A: The donation amount entered is likely lower than $36. Ask them to ensure they selected the Dollar currency and that the amount is higher than the minimum required.
Q: Where can I see the bank details for the transfer? A: For security and organizational reasons, bank details are not displayed publicly on the site. They are sent personally to the donor's email only after they complete the donation registration on the site.
Summary
USD donations via bank transfer are possible for amounts over $36. The process begins on the website, continues with receiving an email with US bank details and an ID code, and ends with the donor making the transfer. Ensure you have signed the "Keren Asor" form so the money reaches its destination.