Get even lower payment processing fees with Shift4
We’ve welcomed Shift4, a trusted leader in secure payment processing solutions, as a new payment processor!
How it works with Shift4
Save money on fees with Shift4
Get the most competitive processing fees – 1.99% + $0.25 for major credit cards and 3.4% for American Express. At first, Shift4 will be available for one-time card payments, with recurring payments and more payment methods to be added.
No extra setup or monthly fees
Give Lively and Shift4 have no setup fees, no monthly fees and zero hidden charges. Just some of the lowest payment processing fees available.
How to get started
Let us know you would like to try Shift4
Contact us with a note about your interest in using Shift4 as a payment processor. We’ll respond with a go-ahead. If you do not reach out first, you will not see the "Apply to Shift4" button described below.
Fill out the Shift4 application form
Log in to the Give Lively Nonprofit Admin Portal, navigate to “Settings,” then “Payment Processing” and click on “Apply to Shift4”. The form requests your business information and details about your financial controller.
Wait for review and approval
The Shift4 team will review your application within 48 business hours. Give Lively will send you word of your approval or, if there is a hold, additional actions that may be required.
Access the Shift4 Dashboard
Once approved, you will receive an invitation to the Shift4 Dashboard, where you can welcome additional users and manage payments, including refunds, chargebacks/disputes and payouts.
Switch your payment processor to Shift4
Within the Nonprofit Admin Portal, back on the "Payment Processing" page, you can switch your payment processor to Shift4 for one-time card donations.
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A walkthrough of the Shift4 dashboard
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Reduce your payment processing fees with Give Lively + Shift4. Only available to Give Lively member nonprofits that apply.
PAYMENT METHODS
Major Credit Cards
Most credit cards include: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB. Rates apply to cards used directly and when stored in digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
American Express
Rates apply to cards used directly and when stored in digital Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
International
Rates apply to cards used directly and when stored in digital Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
ACH/Bank Transfer
1.99% + $0.25
3.4%
credit card base rate (see above) + 0% + 0%
0.8% (cap of $5)
2.2% + $0.30
3.5%
credit card base rate (see above) + 1% + 1%*
(* if currency conversion required)
0.8% (cap of $5)
Compare the fees
Reduce your payment processing fees with Give Lively x Shift4. Only available to Give Lively member nonprofits that apply.
Major Credit Cards
American Express
International
(* if currency conversion required)
ACH/Bank Transfer
