Legislate to ban all bank charges on charity’s accounts to allow these funds to be used to support the purpose the charity gathers them for, rather than bolster bank profits.
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Ban Bank Fees on Card Payments
We want the Government to ban banks and payment providers from charging transaction fees on card payments. If society is moving towards a cashless future, we think digital payments must be free and fair for consumers and businesses, not a hidden source of profit for banks.
Ban charity platforms charging transaction or processing fees
Ban charity platforms from charging any fees on donations. We believe platforms profit whilst charities lose funds. I was only able to find one platform that didn’t charge the charity or donors.
Introduce a cap on charity fundraiser fees of 20%
We would like the Government to introduce a cap on charity fundraiser fees to protect donors and ensure charities serve the causes they were intended for.
Require banks to allow customers to set maximum caps on Direct Debit payments
Amend the Payment Services Regulations 2017 to require banks to provide a "Customer-Defined Cap" for Direct Debits. If a withdrawal attempt exceeds this cap, the bank must automatically block payment and notify the customer. Payment should only proceed when authorised and a new cap is set.
Charity donation and recycling initiative
A resident is promoting a scheme to donate unwanted items to charities and reduce unnecessary waste. This highlights alternatives to standard recycling for suitable goods.
Legislate to ban all bank charges on charity’s accounts to allow these funds to be used to support the purpose the charity gathers them for, rather than bolster bank profits.
React
Members can read every reason.
Ban Bank Fees on Card Payments
We want the Government to ban banks and payment providers from charging transaction fees on card payments. If society is moving towards a cashless future, we think digital payments must be free and fair for consumers and businesses, not a hidden source of profit for banks.
Ban charity platforms charging transaction or processing fees
Ban charity platforms from charging any fees on donations. We believe platforms profit whilst charities lose funds. I was only able to find one platform that didn’t charge the charity or donors.
Introduce a cap on charity fundraiser fees of 20%
We would like the Government to introduce a cap on charity fundraiser fees to protect donors and ensure charities serve the causes they were intended for.
Require banks to allow customers to set maximum caps on Direct Debit payments
Amend the Payment Services Regulations 2017 to require banks to provide a "Customer-Defined Cap" for Direct Debits. If a withdrawal attempt exceeds this cap, the bank must automatically block payment and notify the customer. Payment should only proceed when authorised and a new cap is set.
Charity donation and recycling initiative
A resident is promoting a scheme to donate unwanted items to charities and reduce unnecessary waste. This highlights alternatives to standard recycling for suitable goods.
