You can also use WPForms to accept recurring donations. WPForms is the best WordPress form builder with over 1,800 templates, including a variety of donation forms.
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This is a good method if you also need to create other forms, such as contact forms , opt-in forms, multi-page forms, user registration forms, surveys and polls, etc.
Step by Step: Connect WPForms to Stripe
To get started, download the WPForms plugin. Once activated, go to WPForms » Settings . Then, head to the Payments tab.
The default currency is set to US dollars; however, you can change it to any currency moj database if you wish. Then scroll down and click the "Connect with Stripe" button. This allows you to connect WPForms to your Stripe account to collect credit card payments.
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From there, you'll need to enter your email address or create a new Stripe account.
Confirm the instructions given in the Stripe Connect setup wizard to complete the process.
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Once the procedure is complete, you will be returned to the WPForms settings page in your WordPress Dashboard.
In the Payments tab, you will see a green check mark indicating that Stripe is connected to WPForms.
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Once logged in, you are ready to create your recurring donor form.
Step by Step: Create a Recurring Donor Form
Next, go to WPForms » Add New. This takes you to the drag-and-drop editor to build your new form.
Enter a name for your form so you can find it again if you make changes later.
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Next, search for and select the variable donation form template. There are other donor form templates you can use as well, so you can experiment to see which one works best for you.
Click on “Use Template”.
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You can now customize the form and add additional fields for your donor page.
You can edit any existing field by clicking on the item and making changes under the "Field Options" tab.
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Since you're automatically charging donors' credit cards, it's probably best to make it clear that you'll be accepting recurring payments.
You can add a note in the "Description" tab as a disclaimer.
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You can also access the "Add Fields" tab to add additional fields that are not already in the form template.
For example, there are a wide range of options you can consider, such as adding a reCAPTCHA for security measures or a phone number if you plan to contact your donors individually.
Simply drag the buttons into the editor to add the desired field option.