The use of cash is on the decline so providing the option to donate contactlessly will enable your church to;
- Capture donations that may not otherwise have been made.
- Engage with a wider range of visitors, especially those who are not regular churchgoers
- Offer greater choice for generous givers
- Future proof for the inevitable further decline of cash
- Claim additional gift aid through the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme
Popular Devices
To find the right contactless device for your church, we advise visiting the Parish Buying website where you can view a comprehensive range of solutions. The table below shows a cost comparative of the most popular devices in the Diocese of Newcastle, all which are all available through Parish Buying. Prices are correct as of August 2025.
| Device | Payment provider | Purchase price | Offline donations | Monthly Fee |
| Payaz Giving Station | SumUp | £365 (VAT exempt) | N/A | N/A |
| CollecTin More | SumUp | £330 (VAT exempt) | N/A | N/A |
| CollecTin More | Stripe | £350 (VAT exempt) | Chip & pin & digital wallet | N/A |
| SumUp Air card reader | SumUp | £15 + VAT | N/A | N/A |
| Stripe Wisepad 3 card | Stripe | £49 + VAT | N/A | N/A |
| Stripe S700 | Stripe | £279 + VAT | Chip & pin & digital wallet | £4 per active month |
NB: A sim card is required for mobile data in the absence of WiFi. This can be purchased through Parish Buying for around £35 per annum.
GiveALittle and Contactless
All of these devices are used in conjunction with GiveALittle, a point of donation software platform. The Give A Little app has been designed to allow users to receive contactless (and online) donations with low set up costs and transaction charges. To understand more about transaction charges and to find out how to get started, please click on the box below to visit our GiveALittle explained web page.
Free trials available
We have a small range of 'Goodbox' contactless solutions available for parishes to try out for free before committing to buying a solution of their own. Please contact Joanne or Leanne for further information or to arrange a trial.
Digital Giving Focus Sessions
We understand that there can be a lot to take in with contactless and online giving, so each month the Generous Giving Team hosts a 30 minute digital giving focus session on Zoom. Sessions include; the latest updates to products and services, advice for keeping your digital presence up to date, space to share new resources and lots of opportunity for informal questions and answers.
Sessions run on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 12pm.
Join us on Thursday 21st August at 12pm (booking link)
Join us on Thursday 21st August at 12pm (Zoom link)
The Value of Digital Giving in the Diocese of Newcastle
Download 'Digital Giving 2024 end of year review' for Newcastle Diocese
Further Detailed Guidance
The National Giving Team have produced a comprehensive guide for getting started with contactless giving, which can be downloaded here.
Download detailed guide to getting started with contactless giving