If you’d like to accept payments directly through your WildApricot website without having to send members to a third-party payment processor, stay tuned — WildApricot is launching its very own payment processor, WildApricot Payments, on March 12, 2018.
With WildApricot Payments, you can accept online payments for membership, events, sales (through our Online Store coming April 3, 2018), and recurring payments.
Why WildApricot Payments is Better Than Other Providers
Here are some of the benefits of choosing WildApricot Payments for your account:
- You will receive integrated, one-stop support for both WildApricot and WildApricot Payments.
- Your members and customers will not be directed to another site for online payments. They will stay on your WildApricot website.
- We do not charge any setup or monthly fees.*
- Payments are directly transferred to your bank account within 48 hours.
- Recurring payments (aka scheduled payments) are supported.
- You can apply for WildApricot Payments directly within your WildApricot dashboard. There’s no need to search for another provider.
Please note: currently, only US and Canadian residents may apply for a WildApricot Payments account. If you are in another country, we offer support for a number of third-party payment processors that you can use. See here for the full list.
*To continue with no monthly fees, your organization must complete a PCI compliance questionnaire once a year. Click here for more details.
What Are the Fees?
WildApricot Payments fees are the same as other popular options. Here they are:
2.9% +$0.30 for each transaction
- No setup fee
- No monthly fee
For full details on WildApricot Payments fees, please click here.
For comparison, here are the fees charged by other popular payment processors (US):
What Will WildApricot Payments Look Like to Your Members and Customers?
If you set up WildApricot Payments, your members and customers will be directed to a secure WildApricot payment form for all payments on your WildApricot site. They will not be directed to a third-party site to complete their payment. Here’s a screenshot of what a payment form looks like:
Who is WildApricot Partnering with to Offer WildApricot Payments?
WildApricot is partnering with AffiniPay to offer WildApricot Payments.
AffiniPay has offered a trusted and secure payment processor gateway for the association market for more than a decade. They are also compliant to the highest standard of PCI compliance (Level 1 PCI Certified) as set by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Affinipay and the benefits of online payments for your organization, please listen to this podcast featuring Amy Porter, founder of Affinipay, and Eric Thurston, CEO of Personify.
How to Set up WildApricot Payments for Your Account
After March 12, 2018, you will be able to set up WildApricot Payments for your account. Click here for full instructions.
If you have questions, or need help setting up WildApricot Payments for your account, please contact our support team.