Pushpay Tap-to-Give Setup Guide
Already use Pushpay for church giving? Add NFC tap-to-give in 3 simple steps. Members tap a plate with their phone and land directly on your Pushpay giving page - no app download, no QR scanning.
Why Add NFC to Pushpay?
Pushpay already offers text-to-give, app giving, and online giving. But during a service, there's still friction. Members have to remember a number, open an app, or type a URL. NFC removes all of that.
With a tap-to-give plate, a member holds their phone near the plate and lands directly on your Pushpay giving page. No URL typing, no camera scanning, no app required. Churches using tap-to-give report up to 80% more engagement compared to QR codes alone.
Faster than QR codes
Tap instead of scan
No app required
Works on any smartphone
Adds to your stack
Complements text & app giving
Your NFC Options as a Pushpay Church
Pushpay offers their own tap-to-give cards and has partnered with tiptap for NFC payment terminals. But you don't have to buy NFC hardware from Pushpay. Any NFC tag programmed to your Pushpay giving URL will work the same way.
Pushpay's Own Cards
- No published pricing (contact sales)
- Bundled with Pushpay subscription
- Limited customization
Tap.Giving Plates
- Transparent pricing: $3.50-$4.50/plate
- Custom branded with your church logo
- QR code backup on every plate
- Free shipping, no extra fees
Both options work with your existing Pushpay account. The NFC plate just opens your giving URL - Pushpay handles the rest.
Get Your NFC Giving Plates
You need NFC plates that hold up to weekly use - attached to chair backs, placed on tables, or displayed at welcome centers. Cheap NFC stickers curl, peel, and look unprofessional. Rigid PVC plates last.
The Easy Way
Tap.Giving makes NFC giving plates specifically for churches. You get:
- Custom branded plates with your church logo and design
- Pre-programmed to your Pushpay giving URL
- QR code backup printed on every plate for older phones
- Free shipping and no monthly fees - $3.50-$4.50/plate
The DIY Way
You can buy blank NFC tags (NTAG215 or NTAG216) and program them yourself using the free NFC Tools app (iOS and Android):
- 1. Download NFC Tools on your phone
- 2. Open the app and select "Write" then "Add a record"
- 3. Choose "URL" and paste your Pushpay giving link
- 4. Hold your phone to the NFC tag to write the data
- 5. Repeat for every tag
This works, but you'll spend time programming each tag individually, and plain stickers don't look as polished as branded plates.
Set Up Your Pushpay Giving Link
Your NFC plates need a destination - the page members land on when they tap. With Pushpay, this is your church's online giving page.
Finding Your Pushpay Giving URL
Log in to your Pushpay Admin dashboard
Navigate to Giving > Settings and find your giving page URL
Copy your giving page link
It looks like: pushpay.com/g/yourchurch
Pro Tip
If your church uses Pushpay's custom app or a web giving page on your church website, you can use that URL instead. Any link that opens your Pushpay giving form will work with NFC plates.
Ordering from Tap.Giving? Just share your Pushpay giving URL when you place your order. Your plates arrive pre-programmed and ready to use - no NFC Tools app needed.
Place Plates and Start Collecting
Pushpay recommends placing a tap card on every chair so no one has to reach across their neighbor. That's the right approach - make giving plates as accessible as possible.
Best Placement Locations
Every Chair / Pew Back
The most effective placement. Members can give during the offering without leaving their seat or reaching past anyone.
Lobby / Entrance Tables
Catch people on their way in or out. Visitors who want to give on their first visit can do so easily.
Coffee Bar / Fellowship Area
Casual setting where people already have their phones out. A natural moment for generosity.
Welcome Center
Introduce visitors to your giving platform alongside connection cards and ministry info.
Announce It
The first few weeks, tell your congregation about the plates. A simple "You can now give by tapping your phone on the plate in front of you" during the offering goes a long way. Pair it with your church's mission messaging to connect generosity to impact.
What Happens When Someone Taps
- 1. Member holds their phone near the NFC plate
- 2. Phone displays a notification with your Pushpay giving link
- 3. They tap the notification and your Pushpay giving page opens
- 4. They choose an amount, select a fund, and complete their gift
The whole process takes under 30 seconds. Phones that don't support NFC can scan the QR code printed on the plate instead.
Common Questions
Do I have to buy NFC cards from Pushpay?
No. Any NFC tag programmed with your Pushpay giving URL will work. Tap.Giving plates are custom branded to your church, include QR codes, and ship free at $3.50-$4.50 per plate.
Do I need to change anything in Pushpay?
No. NFC plates simply open your existing Pushpay giving page in the member's browser. Everything stays the same - same funds, same processing, same reporting in your Pushpay dashboard.
Does this replace text-to-give or the Pushpay app?
No - it adds another giving channel alongside text, app, and online. Some members prefer tapping, others prefer texting. The more options you offer, the more people give.
What phones does it work with?
NFC works on iPhone 7 and newer (iOS 14+), and virtually all Android phones made since 2015. Some older Androids may need NFC toggled on in settings. For phones without NFC, the QR code on each plate serves as a backup.
Does this cost anything monthly?
The NFC plates from Tap.Giving are a one-time purchase with no monthly fees. You continue paying whatever you already pay Pushpay for their giving service.
Can I use these plates if I switch away from Pushpay later?
Yes. NFC plates can be reprogrammed to any URL. If you switch to Planning Center, Tithe.ly, or any other platform, just reprogram the plates with your new giving link.
Ready to Add Tap-to-Give?
Get custom NFC giving plates pre-programmed to your Pushpay giving page. Free shipping, no monthly fees, plates start at $3.50 each.
Works with Pushpay, Planning Center, Tithe.ly, Subsplash, and any giving platform with a URL