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# Contribution Payment Methods

GiveWise offers several flexible ways to contribute to your Giving Fund. Each method is designed to accommodate your preferences while ensuring security and ease of use.

### Contribution Methods Overview <a href="#hcontributionmethodsoverview" id="hcontributionmethodsoverview"></a>

Below is a detailed comparison of the available contribution methods:

| **Method**                                                                                                                                                  | **Processing Time**   | **Details**                                                                                                                           | **Best For**                        |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| [**Credit Card**](/for-donors-getting-started-with-givewise/making-a-contribution/contribution-payment-methods/the-basics-credit-card-cheque-e-transfer.md) | Immediate             | Funds appear in your account instantly. Convenient for quick contributions but includes a small [fee](https://www.givewise.ca/fees#). | Fast and small contributions        |
| [**Bank Transfer**](/for-donors-getting-started-with-givewise/making-a-contribution/contribution-payment-methods/bank-transfers.md)                         | 2–3 Business Days     | Directly transfer funds from your bank account. May take longer to process.                                                           | Large or regular contributions      |
| [ **e-Transfer**](/for-donors-getting-started-with-givewise/making-a-contribution/contribution-payment-methods/the-basics-credit-card-cheque-e-transfer.md) | 1–2 Business Days     | Send funds via e-Transfer. Secure but may require a password or confirmation email for tracking.                                      | Secure and flexible contributions   |
| [**Cheque**](/for-donors-getting-started-with-givewise/making-a-contribution/contribution-payment-methods/the-basics-credit-card-cheque-e-transfer.md)      | Up to 5 Business Days | Mail a cheque to GiveWise with account details. Funds are credited once received and processed.                                       | Traditional and large contributions |
| **DAF Transfer**                                                                                                                                            | 2–5 Business Days     | Transfer funds directly from another Donor-Advised Fund. Documentation is required for processing.                                    | Transferring from an existing DAF   |

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