St Matthew's Donation Page

Electronic Giving

Open your heart without opening your checkbook

Reasons to sign up for Electronic Giving

No need to write checks or send cash

More secure than checks

All contributions are recorded for you on your card statement & date

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING

Allows for Card Rewards

Q. What is electronic giving?
A. Electronic giving is a direct payment program whereby your contribution is debited automatically from your card account.
Q. What are the advantages of electronic giving?
A. It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship Commitments.
Q. How are my contributions automatically deducted from my card account?
A. Simply "Click" the "donate" button and fill out the form.  Be sure to fill out the form to the bottom of the page.  The contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank card to the St. Matthew's bank account.
Q. When will my contribution be deducted from my account?
A. Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you submit your donation however it may take one or two business days for it to register with your card account.
Q. How do I keep my card account straight?
A. Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your card register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your card statement.
Q. Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution?
A. Your card statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transactions.  It is your proof of contributing.
Q. Is electronic giving risky?
A. It’s less risky than writing checks or mailing cash. Electronic contributions cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed and have an extremely high rate of accuracy.
Q. How much does electronic giving cost?
A. It costs you nothing!