Boosting church donations with digital contactless boxes.
Publikováno: 28. 3. 2026
Traditional donation boxes placed in churches are often targets for pickpockets. Positioning a donation box is always difficult – if it ...
Traditional donation boxes placed in churches are often targets for pickpockets. Positioning a donation box is always difficult – if it is too visible, it attracts thieves, and if it is too hidden, visitors might not notice it. Therefore, parishes are increasingly turning to digital solutions that allow them to collect donations contactlessly via payment cards or mobile devices.
Higher Donations Thanks to Contactless Payments
In the USA, the trend of contactless giving is already significantly contributing to increased church revenues. 44% of all donations come from payment cards (Enterprise Apps Today), and churches that began accepting contactless donations increased their volume by 32% (Nonprofit Source). Similar innovations are now available here as well.
“With the introduction of the digital donation box, our contributions have increased significantly; we now collect 100,000 CZK annually, which we use for church maintenance and repairs,” says Fr. Petr Stejskal, Dean and Administrator of the Dvůr Králové nad Labem parish.
In high-traffic tourist areas, the amount can be even higher.
New Revenue Streams for Churches
A digital donation box in the form of a payment info-kiosk has many advantages. Besides its elegant appearance, which attracts the attention of passing visitors, it is also very simple to use. Visitors choose from preset amounts and simply tap their card or phone. The donation is then processed within seconds. The entire process is secure, and the info-kiosk communicates with all banks. Furthermore, it is interactive, allowing you to provide visitors with access to your website, where they can read more information about the church, its history, and upcoming events.
Experience shows that the introduction of a digital donation box significantly increases contributions: “With the implementation of the payment info-kiosk, our contributions have risen substantially. It is a completely new source of income; we did not notice lower cash amounts during services, while payments via the info-kiosk increased,” adds Fr. Petr Stejskal.
Traditional boxes are susceptible to theft, making digital donation boxes a much safer choice. You don’t have to worry about someone stealing the collected contributions. Additionally, the kiosks are permanently placed in the space, allowing you to use them to collect voluntary admission for additional activities offered at the church, such as tower climbs or guided tours.
Simple Online Management
The digital donation box not only facilitates giving but also simplifies administration. Donations are automatically recorded and managed online, which significantly reduces the need for manual processing and recording of contributions. The kiosks are designed to be durable and can be placed practically anywhere – they only need access to electricity and the internet. Unlike traditional boxes, there is no need to clear them out or hide them away.
Alternatives and Their Drawbacks
Some parishes use QR codes as an alternative, allowing visitors to send a donation via online payment. However, this solution is often not as effective as a payment kiosk because it is a more complex and longer process for the visitor. The digital donation box is an intuitive and fast solution. Fr. Petr Stejskal says that “with QR codes, they collected only about a third of what was achieved through the digital donation box.”
Another alternative could be a payment terminal from banks, but these options are usually significantly more expensive, making the return on investment much longer. Thanks to digital donation boxes, parishes and congregations can collect donations more efficiently and secure enough funds for repairs, maintenance, and other activities that contribute to community development.
Conclusion
The digital donation box is a step toward innovation and modern solutions for parishes. Church visitors are more willing to donate if the process is simple, fast, and secure – all of which the digital donation box provides. It is not only easy to use but also easy to manage. Everything can be set up online, and the solution is then nearly maintenance-free. Discover the digital donation box for yourself and contribute to the modernization of your parish.
