Online Giving
Vanco pricing
$0/mo + 2.90% + $0.45 (cards)★★★½ 3.7/5 how we rate
Capterra: 4.6/5 (73 reviews) · source · checked 2026-10-22
Pricing details
| Starting price | $0/mo + 2.90% + $0.45 (cards) |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | per transaction |
| Notes | $54/mo plan: 2.65% + $0.39 cards, 0.90% + $0.39 ACH; $0/mo plan ACH 1.00% + $0.45. Amex 3.99%; chargeback $25; PCI non-compliance $23.95/mo; $10/mo if not live within 30 days. No contract. |
| Source | https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/pricing |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
⚠️ Known issues / watch out for
- Two separate admin portals ('old' vs 'new' Vanco) confuse staff source · checked 2026-10-22
- A 2017 reviewer says Vanco withheld donor data for months after they left source · checked 2026-10-22
- Fees: $0.45 per transaction, $23.95/mo PCI non-compliance fee, $10/mo if not live in 30 days source · checked 2026-10-22
Always check: contract length & auto-renewal, fees, data export on cancel, support hours. We never soften cons for vendors, affiliates or sponsors.
Score breakdown (3.7/5)
Our take
Long-established church giving processor.
Best for: Churches on Realm or Catholic parishes
Pros: No contract
Cons: Per-transaction fee higher than most ($0.45); PCI non-compliance fee
What users say
Pros
- 4.6/5 on Capterra (73 reviews); support praised as prompt and human source
- Integrates with Church Windows, Servant Keeper, ICON source
- No contract or cancellation fees (official pricing page) source
Cons
- Two separate admin portals ('old' vs 'new' Vanco) confuse staff source
- A 2017 reviewer says Vanco withheld donor data for months after they left source
- Fees: $0.45 per transaction, $23.95/mo PCI non-compliance fee, $10/mo if not live in 30 days source
Paraphrased from public user reviews and forum threads, checked Oct 2026.
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