Online giving FAQ's
Is it safe to give online?
Yes. In many ways giving online is safer than writing a check in that an electronic gift cannot be lost or stolen.
What types of bank accounts can I use?
You can give online through PayPal from either your checking or savings account.
Do I need a PayPal account to give online?
No. You can give online with a credit card through PayPal without setting up a PayPal account. However, to give online from your checking or savings account you do need to set up a PayPal account with your bank account information.
Are there any fees involved with giving online?
No. You will not pay any fees with an online gift. The cost to Bridges is $.30 per transaction and 2.9% of the total amount. Even with that expense online gifts are a cost effective way for the church to process donations.
Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows the option of making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account at dates specified by you during the month.
If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my options for frequency of my gift?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, twice a month, every two weeks or once a month.
Can I change my personal information or the amount or the frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
Yes. You can change or cancel your contribution at anytime before the date of your next contribution. You will receive an email receipt for each recurring contribution. The receipts will include a link you can use to if you decide to modify or your future contributions. (Please keep in mind that, per IRS regulations, once a gift has been made to the church it cannot be refunded.)
Can I review my donation history online?
Yes. After you register on the Bridges website you will be able to see a record of your contributions. You will also be able to see a record of donations you’ve made with a check or cash.
Will I still receive regular contribution statements from Bridges?
Yes. The church will continue to send contribution statements to your address on file for tax purposes.
How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Shortly after submitting your contribution through PayPal, you will receive an e-mail.
I have additional questions about online giving that have not been addressed. Who can I talk to?
For any questions, concerns or comments about the online giving system, please contact the Accounting department by e-mail at
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or by phone at (262) 825-3224. You will receive a response as soon as possible.
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