Last September, we introduced a completely redesigned donation form on Church Center. Since then, thousands of churches have switched over, and we've continued improving the experience based on their feedback.

With those improvements in place, we're ready to complete the transition. On April 15, 2026, the previous donation form will be retired and the new form will automatically be enabled for any churches still using the previous version.

You don't need to take any action. Your existing donation form links and QR codes will continue to work, and donors will simply see the updated experience. There are also no changes to processing fees.

Why we redesigned the donation form

This wasn't just a visual refresh — the new form makes giving faster, more secure, and more consistent:

  • Less spam, fewer duplicate profiles. The new form reduces bot activity and duplicate donor profiles created by guest giving.

  • Faster for donors. A simplified flow means donors can give quickly and confidently. Express giving is an optional feature that lets guests give in under 10 seconds. 

  • More context when donors give. Memo lines let donors add a note to their donation.

  • Consistent across app and web. Donors get the same giving experience whether they're using the Church Center app or giving from a browser — including support for split donations across multiple funds.

  • Payment method improvements. Expanded Apple Pay and Google Pay support, smoother bank verification, and broader access to ACH for U.S. churches. Donors can give using the method that works best for them. 

If you'd like to switch before April 15, you can enable the new form and optional features anytime from your donation form settings.

An opportunity to talk about giving without making an ask

We know conversations about giving can feel a little uncomfortable — once you've got the new form set up, it can be a good low-pressure moment to let your members know how easy it is to give. We made a couple of short videos you're welcome to share: how to give online with cover the fee and without.

💛 The Giving Team