PAYMENTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE COMMUNITIES

Payment Processing for Nonprofits, Government & Education

Make it easier for people to give, pay fees and access your services. Clearly Payments helps nonprofits, public-sector organizations and educational institutions collect payments online, in person and on the go, with transparent pricing and practical support.

Discuss Your Payment Needs

Get a payment proposal built around your organization, your systems and the people you serve.

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Payment solutions built around how your organization works

A nonprofit collecting recurring donations has different payment needs from a municipality collecting service fees or a school accepting tuition. Clearly Payments helps organizations choose the right combination of payment channels, processing and support for the way they operate.

Nonprofits & Charities

Accept donations, recurring contributions, event payments and program fees across online, in-person and mobile channels.

Government & Public Sector

Give citizens convenient ways to pay for services, permits, licences, fees and other eligible public-sector transactions.

Education

Accept tuition, student fees, program payments and other education-related payments through flexible online and in-person options.

NONPROFITS & CHARITIES

Make it easier for supporters to give

Let supporters give when and where it suits them. Clearly offers online donations, recurring contributions and in-person event payments, helping your team collect funds with less manual follow-up.

Give donors a convenient online payment option, take cards at fundraising events and automate agreed repeat contributions. Your team gets a more manageable collection process while supporters can choose a practical way to give.

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For the ways you collect payments

  • Online donations and payments
  • Recurring giving
  • In-person event payments
  • Mobile payment acceptance
  • Transparent processing costs
  • Payment support when you need it

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SECTOR

Modern payment options for public services

Make public services easier to pay for. Clearly helps government and public-sector organizations collect payments online, at service counters and through mobile teams, reducing reliance on a single payment channel.

Build convenient payment options for services such as:

  • Permits and licences
  • Service fees
  • Utilities
  • Recreation and program fees
  • Fines and other eligible payments
  • Other citizen-facing services

Clearly helps you connect payment channels with your service requirements, transaction volumes and existing systems. Get an implementation plan that gives citizens convenient ways to pay and your team clearer payment records.

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EDUCATION

Flexible ways to accept tuition, fees and program payments

Give students and families convenient ways to pay tuition, course fees and event charges. Clearly brings online and in-person collection together around the way your institution operates.

Reduce repeated payment requests with online collection and agreed recurring schedules. Your team can focus on outstanding balances while students and families have a clear route to pay.

  • Tuition and student-fee payments
  • Program and course fees
  • Authorised recurring or scheduled payments
  • Online payment acceptance
  • In-person payments
  • Mobile payment options
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ACCEPT PAYMENTS WHERE PEOPLE NEED TO PAY

Payment options that fit your organization

Different transactions happen in different places. Build a payment setup around the channels your organization actually needs.

Online Payments

Let people pay through your website or a hosted payment page without calling or visiting an office.

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In-Person Payments

Accept debit and credit card payments at counters, offices, events and other in-person locations using modern payment terminals.

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Mobile Payments

Meet supporters, students and service users where they are. Clearly’s mobile payment options work with compatible iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets for collection at events and away from a fixed counter.

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Recurring Payments

Automate agreed recurring donations, tuition instalments and scheduled fees, reducing repeat collection work for your team.

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Remote Payments

Collect outstanding balances without an in-person visit. Send an online invoice or take an authorised phone payment through a virtual terminal.

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RECURRING PAYMENTS

Make repeat payments easier to manage

Automate donations, tuition instalments and recurring service payments with recurring billing and subscription-management tools. Set an agreed schedule, send receipts and use notifications to manage exceptions, so your team spends less time requesting the same payment each month or term.

Build recurring collection around your donation programme, tuition plan or service fees. Clearly helps you set the schedule and payment workflow, with receipts and notifications to help your team manage exceptions.

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Nonprofits

Recurring donations or ongoing program payments.

Education

Tuition instalments and scheduled program payments agreed with students or families.

Public sector

Scheduled service payments for eligible public-sector payment arrangements.

Built around the practical side of accepting payments

Payment technology is only part of the decision. Organizations also need to understand security, processing costs and the support available when requirements change.

Payment Security

Clearly handles the payment-security technology and provides managed PCI compliance support, helping your organization complete required validation. Hosted collection and tokenization reduce direct exposure to card data, while your team follows the relevant security practices for its payment environment.

Transparent Pricing

Keep more funds available for your mission with transparent pricing and revenue-neutral debit and credit card processing options. Clearly helps you choose the right programme for your organization and payment types, including any applicable card-network and regional requirements.

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Support That Understands Your Setup

Get dedicated implementation help and 24/7 technical support. Clearly works with your payment channels and operational needs so your team has a clear route to help when payments need attention.

A payment setup based on how you operate

01

Tell us what you need to accept

We'll start with your organization, payment types, expected volume and the channels you need to support.

02

Review the right payment setup

We'll help identify an appropriate combination of payment acceptance, processing and pricing based on those requirements.

03

Set up your payment solution

Get hands-on implementation help with equipment, payment channels and staff preparation, so your organization is ready to collect payments.

Payment processing questions for nonprofits, government & education

Can Clearly Payments help nonprofits accept online donations?

Yes. Give supporters an online donation route through Clearly’s hosted payment and online collection options. They can enter their own payment details, while your team has a practical way to track collections.

Can we accept recurring donations or payments?

Yes. Automate authorised recurring donations, tuition instalments and other agreed payment schedules. Clearly helps you set up collection, receipts and notifications so staff can focus on exceptions instead of repeat requests.

Can government organizations accept payments online and in person?

Yes. Clearly offers online, counter and mobile payment options for public-sector services. We help you plan collection and reporting around the services being paid for and the systems your staff use.

Can educational organizations accept tuition and student fees?

Yes. Clearly helps schools and other educational organizations collect tuition, program fees and student charges online and in person. Agreed scheduled payments can make larger fees easier to manage.

What payment methods can our organization accept?

Available payment methods depend on your processing setup and acceptance channel. Clearly supports solutions for card payments across online, in-person, mobile and remote-payment environments.

How does pricing work?

Clearly offers transparent pricing built around your payment volume and channels. Compare published Cost Plus rates and, for Canadian organizations, Membership pricing. Ask us about pricing for your nonprofit or public-sector organization.

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How do we get started?

Tell Clearly how you collect payments and what you want to improve. We’ll recommend payment tools and pricing, then help your team through implementation.

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Make payments easier for the people you serve

Get a clear proposal for convenient payment collection, transparent pricing and the support your organization needs. Tell us about your nonprofit, public-sector service or educational institution below.

Discuss Your Payment Needs
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Helpful details to have ready

  • Your organization and payment use case
  • How and where you accept payments
  • Expected payment volume
  • Current payment setup
  • Integration or operational requirements