Altruism Ireland vs Payzone Fundraising
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community organisations that want simple cashless fundraising, including donation pages, events, and recurring giving, backed by an established Irish payments company.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 2.24 more per 100 to the recipient than Payzone Fundraising.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, Payzone Fundraising in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | Payzone Fundraising |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | £96.31 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 3.69% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 0% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EU | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs £96.31 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
Irish charities, clubs, schools, and community organisations that want simple cashless fundraising, including donation pages, events, and recurring giving, backed by an established Irish payments company.
- ✓Backed by Payzone, an established Irish payments company, with familiar payment infrastructure.
- ✓Transparent transaction fee of 3% + VAT (about 3.69%) with no setup or monthly fees.
- ✓Option to pass the transaction charge to donors so the cause receives the full amount.
- ✓Supports campaigns, events, one-off and recurring donations, and merchandise sales.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Altruism Ireland or Payzone Fundraising?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and Payzone Fundraising delivers approximately £96.31. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; Payzone Fundraising operates in 1.
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