We’re happy to announce that
Venmo, one of our most-requested payment options, is now generally available to
Luminate Online customers using
Blackbaud Checkout in the United States.In
Blackbaud Checkout, Venmo offers:
- Standard OneRATE (2.8% + $0.26) for Venmo transactions
- Funds disbursement by PayPal to your organization’s PayPal Business account
- Support for one-time gifts in US dollars
What do I need to do?
If you've already integrated your
PayPal business account with
Blackbaud Merchant Services and use
PayPal in
Blackbaud Checkout with
Luminate Online,
Venmo automatically displays as a payment option to United States donors who have
Venmo installed on their mobile phone or tablet.
Otherwise, you'll need the following requirements to offer
Venmo to donors in the United States:
- Blackbaud Merchant Services account
- PayPal Commerce Platform merchant account
- Integration of your PayPal business account within your Blackbaud Merchant Services portal
- Blackbaud Checkout with Luminate Online
1. To get
Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS), speak to your account representative, or complete the steps outlined in,
"How to set up or register for a Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS) account" Knowledgebase Article 55321.
2. To get a
PayPal Commerce Platform merchant account, see
PayPal Platforms and Marketplaces.
3. To integrate your
PayPal business account within your
Blackbaud Merchant Service portal, see
PayPal Commerce Platform in the
Blackbaud Merchant Services documentation.
4. To offer
Blackbaud Checkout as a donation form with
Luminate Online, you can either:
How do I see Venmo transactions?Blackbaud Merchant Services now captures
Venmo payments as a "
Venmo" transaction, so you can either log into your
Blackbaud Merchant Services portal or use your
PayPal merchant account dashboard to identify "
Venmo" transactions. A future release of
Luminate Online will distinguish
Venmo transactions. Currently,
Luminate Online displays
PayPal and
Venmo transactions as "
PayPal.
" More Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat if I don’t use Blackbaud Checkout?
Currently, Venmo is only offered as a payment method within the
Blackbaud Checkout feature.
Can donors select recurring gifts with Venmo?No. Venmo supports one-time giving. For recurring gifts, donors can select a credit card payment method.
Can I use Venmo in Canada or the UK?No,
Venmo as a payment method is only available in the United States.
