Stripe Powers Every Way You Collect on SignUpGenius
One payments account. Every tool you need to collect money, coordinate participation, and run your next event.
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The Engine Behind the Tools What You Get with Every Account Built for Everyday OrganizersCollecting money used to mean a separate app, a separate login, and a separate headache. SignUpGenius Payments changes that. Every tool on SignUpGenius that involves money runs through a single payments account powered by Stripe.
Set it up once. Use it everywhere.
The Engine Behind the Tools
Stripe is one of the most trusted payment processors in the world. It handles billions of dollars in transactions every year for businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of every size. When you activate SignUpGenius Payments, you get that same infrastructure without the enterprise price tag or technical setup.
Every dollar collected through SignUpGenius flows through Stripe, whether it's a $10 field trip fee, a $50 membership due, or a $500 fundraising donation. The experience is consistent, secure, and managed from one place.
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You only need to activate your payments account once. However, you will need two Stripe accounts set up: one for sign ups and one for everything else.
What You Get with Every Account
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Digital wallet support | Participants pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay for faster, frictionless checkout |
| Direct bank deposits | Money transfers directly to your checking account on a rolling basis |
| Branded receipts | Participants receive confirmations with your logo and brand colors |
| Real-time reporting | Track transactions, manage refunds, and monitor collection progress from your dashboard |
| Multiple account users | Add admins and manage access across your payments account |
| Security and fraud protection | Stripe's industry-leading encryption protects every transaction |
Built for Everyday Organizers
You don't need a finance background to use this. If you can create a sign up, you can activate payments and start collecting money the same day.
SignUpGenius Payments is used by PTAs running fundraisers, coaches collecting tournament fees, churches organizing events, and nonprofits selling auction items. The common thread: organizers who need to coordinate people and collect money at the same time, without juggling multiple tools to do it.
Payments seamlessly connects across SignUpGenius through the full product suite:
- Sign Ups
- Dues & Fees
- Fundraisers
- Online Stores
- Auctions
- Tickets
See how it connect across the platform
FAQ
What products does SignUpGenius Payments support? Once your payments account is active, it works across all prodcuts. You manage everything from one dashboard.
Do I need a Stripe account before I start? No. You create your payments account directly through SignUpGenius. If you already have a Stripe account, you can connect it using the same email address.
When does money reach my account? Your first payout typically arrives within 7 days of the first successful payment. After that, payouts occur on a 2-day rolling basis by default.
What payment methods can participants use? Participants can pay by credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Stripe handles the checkout experience, so it's fast and familiar for anyone making a payment.
Is my financial information secure? Yes. All transactions are processed by Stripe using industry-standard encryption and fraud detection. SignUpGenius never stores your banking details directly.
Do I need a paid plan to use payments? You need to activate a payments account to start collecting. Visit the Payments page for current plan details and what's included at each tier.
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