Simple pricing, powerful fundraising

One small transaction fee per donation covers all your fundraising needs. Everything else goes directly to your cause, because that’s what matters most. Here’s how it works.

Fundraising for an

No fee to create a fundraiser

UGX 0.00

There's no fee to start or manage your fundraiser.

Donor contributions to Akabbo are optional

UGX 0.00

Donors can help power Akabbo with an optional contribution, but it's never required.

One transaction fee

2.9%+UGX 0.30

Automatically deducted from each donation, so you never have to worry about paying a bill. International transaction and conversion fees may apply based on your payment method.
*GST Included

Let's do the math together

If you raised
from
donors

Fee to start a fundraiser: $0.00

You'd receive UGX 9,707.00 in your bank account.

Transaction fee: UGX 293.00

What’s a transaction fee?

Safe and secure fundraising is our top priority. That’s why we partner with industry-leading payment processors like PayPal to accept and deliver your donations.

The transaction fee is automatically deducted from each donation. It covers the costs of credit, debit, and ACH charges, safely delivering donations, and helps us offer more ways to donate—through credit, ACH, debit, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. This is the only fee deducted for someone starting a fundraiser on Akabboand helps power all your fundraising needs.

Donor contributions to Akabbo are always optional

It’s important to us that everyone is able to get the help they need—which is why we don’t charge a fee to start a fundraiser. Instead, we accept optional contributions from donors that are always appreciated, but never required. Donor contributions help make it possible for us to offer powerful and trusted fundraising tools, customer support, and a global team of Trust & Safety experts.

Is there a fee for donors who make recurring donations?

Supporters who choose to make a recurring donation to an individual or charity on Akabbo pay a 5% fee per donation to help support this feature. This fee does not apply to recurring donations made through Akabbo Pro.

What are Akabbo Pro’s costs and fees?

Akabbo Pro offers custom pricing based on your organization’s unique needs. Standard processing fees apply— typically 2.2%–2.5% + $0.30 per transaction, with a 1% additional fee for American Express.

Exclusively for nonprofits, Akabbo Pro offers powerful tools for direct giving, peer-to-peer, live events, and more to help you raise more and reach supporters everywhere.

What are Akabbo Giving Fund costs and fees?

Akabbo Giving Fund is an independent, 501(c)(3) public charity that administers donor-advised funds and operates exclusively for charitable purposes.

Akabbo Giving Fund does not charge any administrative fees for maintaining your Giving Fund. If you contribute using a credit or debit card, standard processing fees may apply after your first contribution- 2.2% per transaction. There are no fees for ACH contributions.

If you currently have a DAF with another provider, we are covering any DAFpay transfer fees. Your current DAF provider may charge their own transfer fees.

For details, please see Akabbo Giving Fund fees

Learn more about Akabbo Giving Fund fees

Everything you need to fundraise

Ready to start a fundraiser? If you’re looking for tips on successful fundraising or want to speak to a Akabbo team member, check out our Help Center.