How to grow your money app with faith communities
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
Places of worship are often at the heart of a community. Many still collect donations in cash and struggle to keep track of giving, especially as fewer people carry cash.
Listen first
Speak with the people who look after the money:
- How do people give today?
- What happens when someone wants to give but has no cash?
- How do they keep records and thank givers?
- What would make the job easier for volunteers?
Keep giving simple
A QR code or a payment link people can use from their phone during or after a service can make giving easier for everyone.
Respect traditions
Every community has its own customs around giving. Fit your app to the way they already work and let leaders decide how it is used.
Be completely transparent
Show every fee clearly. Trust matters more here than anywhere, and one surprise charge can undo it.
Build it
Create your own financial platform.
Pick a template, name it, brand it, preview every page before you pay. Your brand, your users, your fees.
Build my platform →Questions people ask
How do I build a community?
The community guide covers bringing your users together.
Build a community →Can I call it a bank?
In most countries "bank" is a protected word you can only use with a banking licence. Call it an account, a wallet, an app or a platform. The accounts and payments behind a SendPay Business platform are powered by licensed partners.
Is there a step-by-step plan I can follow?
Yes. The free launch checklist takes you from picking your people and naming your app to setting fees, going live and winning your first ten customers.
Digital bank app launch checklist →How do I start?
Pick a template, name it and preview every page before you pay. Your platform can be live on your own domain within 24 hours of confirmation.
Build my platform →Read next
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. SendPay Business is a technology company, not a bank, and does not take deposits; regulated services on the platforms are provided by licensed partners. PayPal, Patreon and Substack are named as reference points only and are not affiliated with SendPay Business.