Pledge Payment Options

Quick Link: Click here for Quick Credit Card Donation (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay works also)

Important Note About Processing Fees

Every year, our congregation incurs thousands of dollars in payment processing fees. We kindly ask members to use fee-free methods when possible, or consider covering the processing fees on your payment.

FEE-FREE Payment Methods (BEST OPTIONS)

100% of your pledge goes directly to supporting our congregation

Zelle – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Email: financebioz@gmail.com
Instant transfer with zero fees
Add pledge/payment purpose in memo/notes

Personal Check

Mail to:

Congregation B'nai Israel Ohev Zedek
8201 Castor Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152

Memo: your pledge purpose

Bank Bill Pay

Set up through your online banking
Your bank mails a check at no cost to you or the shul
Reference: your pledge purpose

Zeffy

Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donation-or-payment-to-bioz
100% of your donation goes to the shul
Zeffy asks donors to voluntarily cover their platform fees, but this is optional
You choose how much (if any) to contribute toward Zeffy’s costs
We receive your full pledge amount regardless of your choice
Zeffy QR Code

Lower-Fee Payment Methods

Minimal processing costs

ACH Transfer

Fee: 0.8% of transaction
Example: $500 pledge = $4.00 in fees
Link: https://buy.stripe.com/8x214o3BS7R573C9te8Zq09

Venmo

Username: @financebioz
Link: https://www.venmo.com/u/Financebioz
Fee: 1.99% + $0.10 per transaction
Example: $500 pledge = $10.05 in fees
Include your pledge purpose in description

PayPal

Link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4ULKYRJRGMEE4
Fee: 1.99% + $0.49 per transaction
Example: $500 pledge = $10.44 in fees
Include your pledge purpose in notes

Standard-Fee Payment Methods

Higher processing costs impact our budget

Credit Card / Apple Pay / Google Pay

Credit Card: https://biozshul.org/donate
Apple Pay & Digital Wallets: https://buy.stripe.com/8x214o3BS7R573C9te8Zq09
Fee: 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction
Example: $500 pledge = $11.30 in fees
Option to add fee coverage at checkout (appreciated but not required)

Fee Impact Examples

For a $500 High Holiday pledge:

Zelle/Check/Bill Pay/Zeffy: $500 to shul (no fees)
ACH: $496 to shul ($4 in fees)
Venmo: $489.95 to shul ($10.05 in fees)
PayPal: $489.56 to shul ($10.44 in fees)
Credit Card: $488.70 to shul ($11.30 in fees)

Questions?

Call/text/whatsapp 347-558-2258 or email financebioz@gmail.com

Thank you for fulfilling your pledge and supporting our congregation!

Aliyah Payment