Secure payments for charity events and fundraising

Power your fundraising events with real-time donation processing for galas, auctions, telethons, and hybrid events. Multi-channel capture tools designed to maximise every donation moment.

Event Challenges

Why charity events lose donations

Live events demand instant, frictionless payments. Generic tools create queues, lose pledges, and expose sensitive card data.

Live Event Payment Chaos

Galas, auctions, and fundraising dinners generate spontaneous giving — but collecting card details on the night is chaotic, insecure, and loses donations to friction.

Pledge Follow-Up Failure

Guests pledge generously at events but converting those pledges into payments is difficult. Without automated follow-up, a significant percentage of pledged funds never materialise.

On-the-Day Queues

Long queues, paper forms, and manual card machines slow down giving at live events. Supporters lose enthusiasm when the payment process takes too long.

Post-Event Reconciliation

Matching donations to donors, campaigns, and events after the fact is time-consuming and error-prone. Incomplete records make thank-you communications and Gift Aid claims difficult.

How Paytia Helps

Purpose-built for charity events

From live auctions to post-event pledge follow-up, every feature is designed to maximise donations securely.

DTMF Masking Technology

Proprietary DTMF masking lets donors give over the phone securely. Fundraising staff hear only flat tones while card details are captured — perfect for post-event pledge calls.

QR Code Payments

Display QR codes at events that link to secure, branded donation pages. Guests scan and pay from their phones in seconds — no queues, no forms, no friction.

Automated Pledge Chase

Send automatic follow-up messages with secure payment links to pledged donors. Convert more pledges into payments without manual phone calls or emails.

Event Campaign Pages

Create dedicated donation pages for each event with real-time fundraising totals. Track performance, share progress with supporters, and report to trustees.

Mobile-Friendly Payments

Every payment page is fully responsive and optimised for mobile. Supporters donate from any device at any time — during the event, on the way home, or days later.

Real-Time Tracking

See donations as they come in during live events. Real-time dashboards show fundraising progress, donor details, and payment status — all in one place.

QR

Code payments at events

Live

Real-time tracking

Auto

Pledge follow-up

Level 1

PCI DSS certified

Benefits

Why event organisers choose Paytia

Real-time donation processing and live fundraising displays

Multi-channel capture: phone, QR code, payment link, mobile

Live auction and silent auction payment management

Hybrid event support for in-person and virtual attendees

PCI Level 1 certified — the highest standard of card security

Automated pledge chase converts more promises into payments

Comprehensive donor reporting for trustees and Gift Aid

Charity Commission compatible record keeping

FAQ

Common questions

Can Paytia process payments during a live auction?

Yes. Winning bidders can pay immediately via QR code, payment link, or phone — keeping your auction moving without queues or paper forms.

How does the pledge follow-up system work?

After your event, Paytia sends automated messages with secure payment links to every pledged donor. You can track conversion rates and send reminders for outstanding pledges.

Is Paytia compatible with Gift Aid declarations?

Paytia captures donor details alongside each transaction, making it straightforward to match payments to Gift Aid declarations for HMRC claims.

What happens if our internet goes down during an event?

Phone-based payments via DTMF masking work over the telephone network, not your venue Wi-Fi. Donors can also pay later via payment links sent by SMS or email.

How quickly can we set up for an event?

Campaign pages and QR codes can be created in minutes. There is no hardware to install — just generate your codes, brief your team, and start collecting.

Ready to maximise your event fundraising?

See how leading charities use Paytia to capture more donations at every event. Book a personalised demo today.