We now accept online giving through a service called Easy Tithe. This service allows you to donate online via whichever method works best for you including debit, credit or ACH giving. This is a very secure site with is PCI Level 1 Compliant. You can give a one time gift without registering or setup a recurring gift. There is also a mobile giving app available for your smartphone. Click on the link below to give it a try!
Q. What options do I have as for electronic giving?
1. You have the option of setting up an automatic monthly EFT which can be set up to be taken out of your bank account on a regular basis, this can be set up at the church office and changed at any time.
2. You can go online and setup a one time or multiple giving option with your debit or credit card. Click on the link above for credit or debit card giving.
Q. What are the major advantages of electronic giving by debit or credit card?
A. Electronic giving is all about convenience for you and consistency for the church. Electronic giving eliminates frequent check writing and helps members stay on track with pledges even when they are unable to attend services. The church in turn benefits from much-needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled and manually processed in the church office.
Q. How does Credit Card Giving work?
A. Contributions are posted to your credit card on the date that you select and appear with your monthly credit card statement.
Q. How are my automatic contributions deducted and transferred?
A. If you would like to setup a monthly direct EFT from your checking account, please contact the church office.
Q. What can I use to prove I made a contribution?
A. Your bank statement or credit card statement will show an itemized list of electronic transactions to Estherville UMC that can be used as record of your contributions.
Q. Is giving by Electronic Funds Transfer safe?
A. It is certainly safer than writing checks or carrying cash to church. To process electronic donations, contact the church. Funds can be moved directly from church members to the church on the same day without any delay.
Q. How much does online giving cost?
A. It costs you nothing and it costs the church very little. EFT is the lowest cost method of transferring funds. For credit card transactions, you have the option of donating an additional 3.00% to cover the credit card transaction fees.
Q. What if I try online giving and don’t like it?
A. You can cancel your recurring donation at any time by logging into the profile that you set up.
Q. What if my financial situation changes and I need to change my recurring donation?
A. You can increase, decrease or temporarily suspend your recurring donation at any time by logging into the profile that you set up. To change your recurring donation, click here for step by step instructions.
Q. How do I set up a recurring donation?
A. Click here for step by step instructions to set up your donation.
Q. What if I want to set up recurring donations but do not have access to the internet?
A. Contact the church office and we will provide authorization forms to you. We can set everything up based on your instructions. We can change or stop your recurring donation at any time upon written authorization from you.
Q. What if I want to set up recurring donations but do not have access to the internet?
A. Contact the church office and we will provide authorization forms to you. We can set everything up based on your instructions. We can change or stop your recurring donation at any time upon written authorization from you.
Q. I’m used to donating weekly. Is that the best way when doing recurring donations on my credit card?
A. Most credit cards issue statements monthly, so your contribution, whether as one monthly charge or weekly charges will appear on one statement. We are charged a fee for every transaction, so a single monthly charge is preferable. Since direct withdrawals from your checking or savings account are processed upon receipt, choose whichever frequency works best for your budget.
1. You have the option of setting up an automatic monthly EFT which can be set up to be taken out of your bank account on a regular basis, this can be set up at the church office and changed at any time.
2. You can go online and setup a one time or multiple giving option with your debit or credit card. Click on the link above for credit or debit card giving.
Q. What are the major advantages of electronic giving by debit or credit card?
A. Electronic giving is all about convenience for you and consistency for the church. Electronic giving eliminates frequent check writing and helps members stay on track with pledges even when they are unable to attend services. The church in turn benefits from much-needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled and manually processed in the church office.
Q. How does Credit Card Giving work?
A. Contributions are posted to your credit card on the date that you select and appear with your monthly credit card statement.
Q. How are my automatic contributions deducted and transferred?
A. If you would like to setup a monthly direct EFT from your checking account, please contact the church office.
Q. What can I use to prove I made a contribution?
A. Your bank statement or credit card statement will show an itemized list of electronic transactions to Estherville UMC that can be used as record of your contributions.
Q. Is giving by Electronic Funds Transfer safe?
A. It is certainly safer than writing checks or carrying cash to church. To process electronic donations, contact the church. Funds can be moved directly from church members to the church on the same day without any delay.
Q. How much does online giving cost?
A. It costs you nothing and it costs the church very little. EFT is the lowest cost method of transferring funds. For credit card transactions, you have the option of donating an additional 3.00% to cover the credit card transaction fees.
Q. What if I try online giving and don’t like it?
A. You can cancel your recurring donation at any time by logging into the profile that you set up.
Q. What if my financial situation changes and I need to change my recurring donation?
A. You can increase, decrease or temporarily suspend your recurring donation at any time by logging into the profile that you set up. To change your recurring donation, click here for step by step instructions.
Q. How do I set up a recurring donation?
A. Click here for step by step instructions to set up your donation.
Q. What if I want to set up recurring donations but do not have access to the internet?
A. Contact the church office and we will provide authorization forms to you. We can set everything up based on your instructions. We can change or stop your recurring donation at any time upon written authorization from you.
Q. What if I want to set up recurring donations but do not have access to the internet?
A. Contact the church office and we will provide authorization forms to you. We can set everything up based on your instructions. We can change or stop your recurring donation at any time upon written authorization from you.
Q. I’m used to donating weekly. Is that the best way when doing recurring donations on my credit card?
A. Most credit cards issue statements monthly, so your contribution, whether as one monthly charge or weekly charges will appear on one statement. We are charged a fee for every transaction, so a single monthly charge is preferable. Since direct withdrawals from your checking or savings account are processed upon receipt, choose whichever frequency works best for your budget.