Key Advantages of the PayStack Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift

• Accept pledges from backers anywhere in the world — fast, simple, and secure
• Offer each backer their preferred payment method: cards, bank transfers, mobile money, USSD, and more
• Low processing fees — as low as 1.5% per pledge, with no hidden charges
• Direct bank integration and intelligent routing for high transaction success rates
• Built‑in recurring contributions — weekly, monthly, yearly — no extra addon needed
• Fully customizable pledge forms to match your campaign branding
• Automated and manual fraud protection plus backer identity verification
• Flexible flat‑rate pricing options available depending on your volume
• USD settlements supported (standard PayStack fee of 3.6% per pledge for international cards)
• Regular free updates and easy auto‑installation — no developer required
• Volume discounts — save more as your pledge volume grows
• No maintenance or integration fees — what you see is what you pay

Single or Recurring Contributions – You Choose

Do you know that a lot of crowdfunding potential is lost when backers face limited payment options? The PayStack Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift helps you save on expenses like payment processing and currency conversion. Pledges can be one‑time or set to recur automatically after predefined periods (weekly, monthly, yearly). Backers can also use the “giving frequency” option to select their preferred interval.

When you have backers making recurring contributions, you build a steady, predictable stream of funds for your crowdfunding platform. This reduces your dependency on constant marketing for new backers and lets you focus on delivering value to your campaign supporters.

Supported Payment Methods

• Debit & Credit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, Verve
• Bank Transfers: Instant bank transfers from local African banks (GTB, Access, Diamond, FCMB, Fidelity, Wema, Zenith, and more)
• Mobile Money: MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money (in supported regions)
• USSD Payments: For local, convenient transfers without internet
• Digital Wallets: Apple Pay & Google Pay (where available)
• Internet Banking: Via major banks (GTB, etc.)

With the PayStack Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift, every backer — whether they are in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, or anywhere else — can pay using a method they already trust.

Supported Countries

• Nigeria
• Ghana
• South Africa
• Kenya
• Rwanda

Backers from outside these countries can also contribute using international credit/debit cards processed through PayStack’s global card support.

No Complex Integration – Plug & Play

The PayStack Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift is fully integrated with CrowdLift. You don’t need to write any code or hire a developer. Simply install CrowdLift, activate the PayStack addon, connect your PayStack merchant account, and start collecting pledges instantly.

3 Simple Steps to Start Collecting Pledges

• Step 1: Install the CrowdLift Crowdfunding WordPress Theme on your website
• Step 2: Activate the PayStack Payment Gateway Addon for CrowdLift
• Step 3: Link your PayStack account (or create a new one) and configure your preferred payment methods
• Step 4: Start accepting online pledges from African backers and beyond