Payouts Explained: How Charities Receive Funds on GivenGain

Published:

May 22, 2026

We know your focus is on your mission—not on when or how donations arrive. GivenGain makes receiving funds secure, automated, and transparent, so you can focus on creating impact. Donations go directly to your verified bank account and support gifts from around the world in multiple currencies.

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How Donations Reach Your Account

Secure Hold: Donations are held for 14 days for security and processing. They appear as “Pending” in your dashboard until cleared.
Fees: GivenGain takes a 5% platform fee plus payment processing costs. Donors can cover fees—over 90% do—so most donations go fully to your charity. On average, charities keep 97%+.
Gift Aid (UK only): Claims are handled automatically, with the bonus arriving 8–10 weeks later.

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When & How Transfers Happen

Clearing & Timing: Batch transfers are processed every Monday. Your donation will be included once it has completed the 14-day holding period. Please note that international transfers may take slightly longer due to intermediary bank processing times.
Direct to Bank: Transfers are automated—no manual requests required.
Minimums & Currencies: Transfers are batched by currency. If the balance is below the minimum threshold (as set in Settings > Transfers), funds will be held until the threshold is met. Please note that small local (intermediary) fees may apply to international transfers.
Timeline: After batching, funds typically arrive within 3–5 business days for local transfers and 6–10 business days for international transfers.

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