# PayIt2

> PayIt2 is an online payment collection platform that makes it simple to collect money for fundraisers, events, legal defense funds, clubs, and group activities. Founded in 2007 in Grand Rapids, MI. Free to start, Stripe-secured payments, funds deposited in 2 to 3 business days.

PayIt2 serves organizers who need to collect money from a group of people for a shared purpose. Organizers create a "Campaign," share it with participants, and receive payments directly to their bank account via Stripe. The platform welcomes virtually any lawful purpose, including legal defense fundraising, which many competitors restrict or ban. PayIt2 operates in compliance with Stripe's acceptable use policies.

## Core Features

- Create a Campaign in minutes with no setup costs or monthly fees
- Accept credit card payments via Stripe (PCI Level 1 certified)
- Track payments and send reminder emails to participants
- Export payment data to CSV
- Public or private Campaigns with custom branding options
- Funds deposited in 2 to 3 business days

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.payit2.com/): Overview of the platform, trust signals, and how it works
- [How It Works](https://www.payit2.com/how-it-works): Step-by-step guide to creating a Campaign, sharing it, and getting paid
- [Fees & Pricing](https://www.payit2.com/fees): Transparent fee structure, free to create, percentage-based processing fees
- [Fundraising Fee Calculator](https://www.payit2.com/fee-calculator): Interactive calculator showing what you keep after PayIt2 + Stripe fees on donations and event tickets
- [Compare](https://www.payit2.com/compare): At-a-glance comparison table of PayIt2 vs GoFundMe, Eventbrite, Givebutter, Donorbox, Zeffy, and Tickettailor. Platform fee, donor tip prompt behavior, and key difference vs PayIt2 per row. Each row links to the full side-by-side comparison page
- [Use Cases](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/): Overview of all supported use cases
- [Areas We Serve](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/): Where local organizers collect money — fundraising and event payments by U.S. city
- [Answers](https://www.payit2.com/answers): Direct answers to common questions about online payment collection, legal defense crowdfunding, reunions, event tickets, group payments, fees, security, and platform comparisons, written for fundraisers, attorneys, nonprofits, event organizers, and donors
- [For Attorneys](https://www.payit2.com/for-attorneys/): Platform built for attorneys and law firms running legal defense campaigns, firm-organized pages, IOLTA-compatible, trusted by defense teams behind $2.5M+ in legal defense funds
- [Karen Read Case Study](https://www.payit2.com/case-studies/karen-read/): How Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP raised $1.13M across 14,435 donors through two trials without the platform being removed
- [PayIt2 vs GoFundMe](https://www.payit2.com/vs-gofundme): Direct comparison covering GoFundMe's published policy banning legal defense fundraisers for alleged violent crimes (per their terms: money laundering, murder, robbery, assault, battery, sex crimes, crimes against minors; allowed after acquittal), GoFundMe's 0% platform fee + optional donor tip prompt, PayIt2's transparent 3.85% per-donation fee with no tip prompt
- [PayIt2 vs Eventbrite](https://www.payit2.com/vs-eventbrite): Event ticketing comparison. PayIt2 charges a flat $1.49 per ticket; Eventbrite stacks 3.7% service fee + $1.79 per ticket on top of 2.9% per-order payment processing. On a $25 ticket, PayIt2 saves roughly $0.93. Payout 2-3 days after each sale on PayIt2 vs Eventbrite's pre-event payouts (timing varies)
- [PayIt2 vs Givebutter](https://www.payit2.com/vs-givebutter): Nonprofit-fundraising comparison. Givebutter is 0% platform fee when tips enabled (per Givebutter, 92% of donors cover fees), 3% if tips disabled. Both platforms publish 2-3 business day payouts. PayIt2 combines tickets + donations on one campaign; Givebutter handles them as separate flows
- [PayIt2 vs Donorbox](https://www.payit2.com/vs-donorbox): Nonprofit-fundraising comparison. Donorbox uses tier-based pricing: Standard (free, 2.95-3.95% platform fee), Pro ($150/mo, 1.75-2% fee), Premium (contact for pricing). PayIt2 is flat 3.85% per donation with all features included. PayIt2 combines tickets + donations on one campaign
- [PayIt2 vs Zeffy](https://www.payit2.com/vs-zeffy): Zeffy charges 0% platform fee, funded by optional donor tips at checkout (Zeffy reports 2 of 3 donors tip; no default tip percentage published). Zeffy serves nonprofits exclusively across North America. PayIt2 is flat 3.85% with no tip prompt, open to individuals as well as nonprofits
- [PayIt2 vs Tickettailor](https://www.payit2.com/vs-tickettailor): Ticket Tailor starts at $0.85 per ticket pay-as-you-go, down to $0.30 per ticket with pre-purchased credits. PayIt2 is $1.49 per ticket flat. PayIt2 wins on combined tickets + donations on one campaign, payout speed (2-3 days via Stripe), and AI tools
- [Plugins](https://www.payit2.com/ai-assistant): AI-powered and third-party plugins extending the PayIt2 platform
- [About](https://www.payit2.com/about): Company story, founding history (2007), values, and leadership overview
- [Team](https://www.payit2.com/about/team): Leadership bios for Brian Anderson (Founder), Joel Ross (Co-Founder), Thomas Zinn (CEO)
- [Testimonials](https://www.payit2.com/about/testimonials): Real feedback from PayIt2 organizers, fundraiser creators, event planners, and community leaders
- [Brand](https://www.payit2.com/brand): PayIt2 logos, colors, typography, app icon treatment, and usage guidelines for partners, press, and designers

## Not Ideal For

- E-commerce product sales
- Recurring monthly subscriptions
- International multi-currency payments
- Simple peer-to-peer transfers between individuals

## Use Cases

- [Legal Defense](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/legal-defense/): Legal defense fundraising for attorneys, families, and defendants across the political spectrum
- [Fundraisers & Causes](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/fundraisers-causes/): Charity drives, community causes, personal fundraising
- [Medical Funds](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/medical-funds/): Medical expense fundraising, surgery costs, treatment funds
- [Events & Tickets](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/events-tickets/): Event registration and ticket sales
- [Schools & Clubs](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/schools-clubs/): School fees, club dues, team collections
- [Leagues & Sports](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/leagues-sports/): Sports league registration and team payments
- [Trips & Travel](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/trips-travel/): Group trip collections and travel fund management
- [Parties & Celebrations](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/parties-celebrations/): Group gifts, party contributions, celebration funds
- [Reunions](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/reunions/): Family and class reunion collections
- [Religious Groups](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/religious-groups/): Church, mosque, synagogue, and faith-based collections
- [Arts & Creative](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/arts-creative/): Creative project funding and arts community support
- [Community Projects](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/community-projects/): Neighborhood improvements, local initiatives, civic projects
- [Conferences](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/conferences/): Conference registration, speaker fees, sponsorship collections
- [Emergency Relief](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/emergency-relief/): Disaster response, emergency assistance, crisis relief funds
- [Group Gifts](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/group-gifts/): Pooling money for group gifts, milestone celebrations
- [Group Payments](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/group-payments/): Collect HOA fees, office collections, team dues, and shared expenses
- [Memorials](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/memorials/): Memorial funds, tribute collections, legacy giving
- [Creators (hub)](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/creators/): Fundraising and ticketed events for creators (YouTube, Twitch, podcasts, music) with one link, no 30% platform cut and no follower minimum
- [YouTube Creator Fundraising](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/creators/youtube-fundraisers): Raise money from a YouTube audience with a fundraiser or ticketed event, no 30% cut or nonprofit status required
- [Twitch Charity Streams & Fundraisers](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/creators/twitch-streamers): Run a charity stream or community fundraiser and keep far more than Twitch's ~50/50 sub split; meetup tickets at $1.49 flat
- [Podcaster Fundraising & Live Show Tickets](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/creators/podcasters): Fund a podcast from listeners or sell live-taping tickets, instead of the ~10%+ a membership platform takes monthly
- [Musician Tickets & Crowdfunding](https://www.payit2.com/use-cases/creators/musicians): Sell show tickets at $1.49 flat or crowdfund an album/tour from fans at 3.85% per donation

## Areas We Serve

- [Areas We Serve](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/): Cities where local organizers collect money on PayIt2; $10M+ raised nationwide
- [Houston, TX](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/houston): Class and family reunions, multi-decade annual parties, and Houston's NASA/STEM event scene
- [Grand Rapids, MI](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/grand-rapids): PayIt2's hometown; cultural event series, Griffins game nights, community programs
- [Atlanta, GA](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/atlanta): Fundraising brunches, galas and balls, class and family reunions
- [Las Vegas, NV](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/las-vegas): A reunion destination; class and family reunions and celebrations
- [Jacksonville, FL](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/jacksonville): A recurring jazz dinner series and class reunions
- [New York, NY](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/new-york): Alumni nights, academic socials, reunions, and milestone parties
- [Chicago, IL](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/chicago): Cultural and heritage events, school fundraisers, and parties
- [San Diego, CA](https://www.payit2.com/areas-we-serve/san-diego): Clubs, rowing, reunions, and outdoor events

## Blog & Resources

- [How to Run a Legal Defense Fundraiser When the Case Goes Viral](/posts/legal-defense-fundraiser-viral-case-strategy): When a legal case goes viral, donor traffic spikes fast. Learn how to set up, manage, and sustain a legal defense campaign before the spotlight fades.

- [How to Run a Legal Defense Campaign When You Know Nothing About Fundraising](/posts/legal-defense-campaign-guide-no-experience): Never run a fundraiser before? This step-by-step guide shows small orgs and families how to launch a legal defense campaign fast, and actually raise money.
- [Why High-Profile Cases Choose Open Platforms Over GoFundMe](/posts/high-profile-cases-open-platforms-vs-gofundme): Karen Read, Naason Joaquin Garcia, why are high-profile legal defense campaigns choosing open platforms? A look at what donors and organizers actually need.
- [How to Sell Event Tickets and Collect Payments in One Place](/posts/sell-event-tickets-collect-payments-one-place): Skip the spreadsheets and Venmo chaos. See how PayIt2 lets you sell tickets, track attendees, and collect payments for any event, all in one campaign.
- [How to Fundraise for Mental Health Treatment When Insurance Won't Cover It](/posts/fundraise-mental-health-when-insurance-denied): Insurance denied your residential, inpatient, or therapy claim? A practical guide to appealing the denial under federal parity laws, raising the gap through crowdfunding, and protecting privacy. Links to /use-cases/medical-funds/mental-health.

- [Blog](https://www.payit2.com/blog): Tips, guides, and stories for organizers and fundraisers
- [From Zero to Fully Funded in 21 Days: What This Organizer Did Differently](https://www.payit2.com/posts/from-zero-to-fully-funded-in-21-days): A campaign success story showing how one PayIt2 organizer raised their full goal in 21 days, with the timeline, outreach strategies, and second-week pivots that made the difference
- [Social Proof: How Early Donors Attract More](https://www.payit2.com/posts/social-proof-how-early-donors-attract-more): How the visible count of early donors creates a self-reinforcing trust signal that drives more donations, including strategies to seed social proof before launch
- [Why Your Second Week Matters More Than Your First](https://www.payit2.com/posts/why-your-second-week-matters-more-than-your-first): Strategies for maintaining campaign momentum during the critical second week when most organizers go quiet
- [The 30-Day Fundraiser Promotion Calendar](https://www.payit2.com/posts/30-day-fundraiser-promotion-calendar): A week-by-week posting and outreach schedule for a 30-day campaign
- [Q1 2026 Fundraising Trends: What the Data Shows](https://www.payit2.com/posts/q1-2026-fundraising-trends-data): Online giving dollars are up but donor counts are down, what the Q1 2026 data means for campaign organizers
- [The Apolitical Advantage: Why Neutrality Matters in Legal Defense Fundraising](https://www.payit2.com/posts/apolitical-advantage-legal-defense-fundraising): Why choosing a politically neutral fundraising platform expands your donor pool
- [A Family's Guide to Funding Criminal Defense](https://www.payit2.com/posts/familys-guide-to-funding-criminal-defense): Step-by-step guide for families navigating legal defense fundraising
- [Why Legal Defense Fundraising Is Booming](https://www.payit2.com/posts/why-legal-defense-fundraising-is-booming): Trends driving growth in legal defense fundraising
- [7 Proven Ways to Get More Participants](https://www.payit2.com/posts/7-ways-to-get-more-donors): Tactics to increase participation in your campaign
- [How to Set Up Your First Campaign in Under 5 Minutes](https://www.payit2.com/posts/set-up-fund-page-in-5-minutes): Quick-start guide for new organizers
- [The Thank-You Message That Doubles Repeat Donors](https://www.payit2.com/posts/thank-you-message-doubles-repeat-donors): Donor retention through effective thank-you messaging
- [Event Ticketing on a Budget](https://www.payit2.com/posts/event-ticketing-on-a-budget): How to sell event tickets while keeping more per dollar
- [Build Your Launch List Before Going Live](https://www.payit2.com/posts/building-launch-list-before-going-live): Pre-launch strategies for campaign success
- [Free Resources Every Campaign Organizer Needs](https://www.payit2.com/posts/free-resources-fund-page-organizers): Curated tools and resources for organizers
- [New: AI Campaign Assistant Plugin](https://www.payit2.com/posts/ai-campaign-assistant-plugin): AI-powered campaign assistance and automation for PayIt2

## Legal & Compliance

- [Terms of Service](https://www.payit2.com/terms): Platform terms and conditions
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.payit2.com/privacy): Data handling and privacy practices
- [Security](https://www.payit2.com/security): Payment security and data protection measures
- [Accessibility](https://www.payit2.com/accessibility): Accessibility commitment and standards

## Contact & Support

- Support: https://payit2.uservoice.com (typical response under 24 hours, 59 knowledge base articles)
- Email: help@payit2.com
- Register: https://www.payit2.com/register
- Login: https://www.payit2.com/login