Easy and secure payment methods on Volunteer World
The easiest and safest way to pay your deposit is via PayPal or credit card. When you confirm your reservation on our secure platform, you will be automatically directed to these payment options. This process is fast, safe, and designed to give you a smooth booking experience without extra steps.
This deposit accounts for 20% of the total program fee, covering the platform’s commission, while the remaining 80% is paid directly to the host organization.
Using these methods ensures your payment is instantly registered, allowing you to secure your volunteer spot immediately.
Note: if you choose Cuba as a destination, there is an exception regarding the payment of the deposit that must be made manually. No worries, just contact our team via the live chat or e-mail and they will easily guide you through the process. :)
Bank Transfer Option
As a fallback or alternative, you may also pay your deposit by bank transfer (SEPA/SWIFT).
Important: The bank account details we provide are strictly for paying the deposit only.
Please do not use these bank details for the final payment, as the final payment will be handled by your host organization write after the deposit payment.
The remaining 80% of the program fee is managed directly by the host organization to simplify the process for both volunteers and hosts.
Bank transfer (SEPA/SWIFT) will be offered in certain cases:
If you choose Cuba as your destination, where the deposit must be paid manually
If you prefer bank transfer over PayPal or Card
Or if you experience any issues with the regular payment options on the platform
Please always contact us before making any bank transfer — our team is ready to guide you and ensure everything goes smoothly, helping to avoid any misunderstandings or delays.
Verifying and Confirming Payments
Before proceeding with payments, volunteers should confirm the currency in which the beneficiary account accepts payments (e.g., US dollars or Euros). Communicating directly with the host organization to verify these details helps prevent errors and ensures a smooth payment process.
If you have any questions or difficulties with your deposit payment, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. We’re here to support you and will gladly help you find the best payment option for your needs.
Final Payment Instructions
The host organization is responsible for collecting the remaining 80% of the program fees. Volunteers are encouraged to pay the balance directly to the host organization using methods such as bank transfer, PayPal, or cash upon arrival, depending on the organization’s preference. Payments are generally made shortly before arrival or upon arrival at the program location. An invoice for the total program cost will be provided by the host organization for transparency.
SEPA Bank Transfer (European Customers, no SWIFT Payments)
Beneficiary
Meaningful Travel GmbH
IBAN
LT60 3250 0142 8983 1797
Reference
[Application ID]
Please use your personalized application ID as a reference for your bank transfer. Your will find your application ID at the bottom of your e-mails or in your application details on Volunteer World. Your application ID consists of two letters and twelve digits (e.g. PC180804-200617)
BIC / SWIFT
REVOLT21
SWIFT Bank Transfer (International Payments, no SEPA payments)
If you are based outside the EU you may be able to save on fees using Wise!
It’s fast and free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups. Use the link above and you will get your first transfer free of exchange fees up to 1,000 GBP.
Beneficiary
Meaningful Travel GmbH
IBAN
LT60 3250 0142 8983 1797
Reference
[Application ID]
Please use your personalized application ID as a reference for your bank transfer. Your will find your application ID at the bottom of your e-mails or in your application details on Volunteer World. Your application ID consists of two letters and twelve digits (e.g. PC180804-200617)
BIC / SWIFT
REVOLT21
For payments in USD: If your bank asks for your intermediary BIC, it’s CHASGB2L
Beneficiary address
Rolandstr. 44, 40476 Düsseldorf, Germany
Bank / Payment institution
Revolut
Expense Regulation
International wire transfers that are done via the SWIFT network offers the payer three different expense regulation methods, which are called OUR, SHA and BEN. Volunteer World accepts OUR ("Sender bears pays transaction fees") or SHA ("shared costs") as an expense regulation method. Bank transfers that uses BEN ("beneficiary pays costs") will NOT be accepted as a full payment.