In short, you can donate on the website using the following payment methods: Credit card, Bit, Google Pay / Apple Pay, Wire Transfer, Check and GiveCard
What Will We Learn Here?
This guide lists all the ways to send your donation securely: from a quick donation by Credit Card or Bit, to Wire Transfers and Checks for larger amounts.
Before We Start
Important to know:
Minimum for a Credit Card donation: 5 ILS (or $10).
Minimum for a Wire Transfer/Check: 499 ILS (or $30).
The payment methods you see depend on the charity and on the amount.
You choose the payment method in the "Personal details" step, in the "Payment method" list. You can pick a method only after you fill in the required fields above it.
1. Choosing Currency and Donation Type
First, set up the donation at the top of the form:
Select Currency: Choose one of the four supported currencies:
₪ New Israeli Shekel (ILS)
$ US Dollar (USD)
£ British Pound (GBP)
$ Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Donation Type: Choose whether this is a one-time or ongoing donation:
One time: A single charge, now.
Recurring donation (monthly): A donation that renews automatically every month (you can cancel it at any time).
2. Fast Digital Payment (Credit Card, Bit, Google Pay / Apple Pay, Digital Wallet, GiveCard)
This is the most common and fastest way to donate. The donation is updated immediately, and the receipt is sent automatically.
Credit Card: The system accepts most card types, including international cards (except for rare cases that depend on the charity). Select "Credit card" in the list, click "Continue" and enter your card details on the "Payment details" screen.
💡 Tip: Donating by credit card is the safest way to make sure the money arrives immediately. Only a credit card lets you set up a "Recurring donation" (monthly).
Bit: Select "Bit" in the list for a quick payment without typing card details.
Donating with Bit from a computer: after you click "Continue", a QR code appears on screen. Scan it with your phone and approve the payment in the Bit app.
Donating with Bit from a smartphone: after you click "Continue", you go straight to the Bit payment. Approve it in the app.
Google Pay / Apple Pay: For some charities, a "Google Pay" row (or "Apple Pay" on Apple devices) appears below Bit. Select it, click the wallet button that replaces "Continue" and approve on your device. Available for one-time donations in ILS.
Digital wallet: For charities whose payments are processed through Grow, a "Digital wallet" row appears with the logos of the available wallets (Bit, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayBox). Note: PayBox is available only for these charities.
GiveCard: If you received a donation gift card, select "GiveCard" in the list. You can add the code right on the "Payment details" screen (see below). Click here for more details on GiveCard.
3. Donations of Large Amounts (Wire Transfer and Checks)
These options appear only for donations of 499 ILS or more. Here, take special care so we can identify your donation.
In the payment method list, select "Wire Transfer" or "Check" and click "Continue". On the "Payment details" screen, click "Finish".
Get a reference code: At the end, you get a unique reference code (e.g., WT261015000123), together with the bank account details or the check mailing details.
Make the Payment:
By Wire Transfer: Make the transfer at your bank and write the reference code in the transfer's remarks field.
By Check: Email info@jgive.com with the reference code, and write it in the letter you mail with the check.
⚠️ Very Important: The reference code is the only way for us to know that the money belongs to your donation. Without the code, we cannot issue a receipt.
GiveCard
GiveCard is a digital donation voucher, like a gift card, but for donations.
To pay with GiveCard, select "GiveCard" in the payment method list and click "Continue". The "Payment details" screen shows your balance. If you have not added the card yet, click "Activate GiveCard", enter the code and click "Claim".
DAF
Jgive offers a service for managing a private donation fund, the Israeli equivalent of a DAF in the United States. If you have one, the payment method list also shows "(DAF) Donor-Advised Fund". Click here for more details.
Summary
The donation process on Jgive begins with a simple choice: which currency you want to donate in (Shekel, Dollar, Pound, or Canadian Dollar) and whether it is a one-time or recurring donation. You choose the payment method in the "Personal details" step. For small and medium amounts, we recommend Credit Card or Bit. For large amounts, you can use a Wire Transfer; make sure to include the reference code (WT).