Twitter Adds ‘Donation’ Button for Causes

Twitter Adds ‘Donation’ Button for Causes

(Twitter Adds ‘Donation’ Button for Causes)

San Francisco, CA – Twitter announced a new feature today. Users can now donate money directly to causes through the platform. Twitter added a ‘Donation’ button to tweets. This button lets people give money quickly. Nonprofits and approved organizations can use this feature. They add the button to their tweets. Followers see the button and can click it. The donation process happens inside Twitter.

Organizations must set up the feature first. They link their Twitter account to a payment processor. Twitter supports several payment services. The company checks organizations before approval. This step aims to prevent scams. Verified accounts get priority for review. Groups must prove they are legitimate nonprofits. Twitter wants donations to reach real causes.

Users see the ‘Donation’ button on approved tweets. Clicking the button opens a donation window. People choose how much to give. They enter their payment details securely. Twitter does not take a cut of the donations. One hundred percent of the money goes to the cause. Payment processors might charge small fees. This is normal for online transactions.

(Twitter Adds ‘Donation’ Button for Causes)

The feature helps organizations raise funds easily. They can tweet about urgent needs. Followers can respond immediately with donations. Twitter hopes this builds community support. It makes giving simple during crises. People discover fundraising efforts directly in their feed. They don’t need to leave the Twitter app. This could increase donations for many groups. Twitter expects wide adoption soon. The button is available globally starting today. Organizations can apply now.