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  2. Financial Contributions – How to Donate

Wire Transfer Instructions via Open Collective Platform

Please note that all funds have this option available.‌

💡 Overview

If you prefer to contribute to a Collective via bank transfer, Open Collective Europe (OCE) provides a straightforward process to facilitate this.


📝 Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Initiate the Donation Process

    • Navigate to the Collective's page you wish to support.

    • Click on the “Contribute” button.

    • Select “Bank Transfer” as your payment method.

  2. Receive Transfer Instructions

    • After confirming your contribution, you'll receive an email containing:

      • OCE's bank account details.

      • A unique Order Number associated with your contribution.

  3. Complete the Bank Transfer

    • Initiate the transfer from your bank, ensuring you:

      • Use the exact bank details provided.

      • Include the Order Number and the Collective's name in the payment reference.

Important: Omitting the Order Number or Collective's name may delay the allocation of your funds.

  1. Processing Time

    • Bank transfers typically take up to 7 working days to reflect in the Collective's budget.


📸 Visual Guide


🛠 Troubleshooting

  • Didn't Receive the Instruction Email?

    • Check your spam or junk folder.

  • Funds Not Reflected After 7 Days?

    • Ensure the payment reference included the correct Order Number and Collective's name.

    • Provide us with:

      • The transaction receipt.

      • The amount sent.

      • The date of transfer.

      • The sender's name.

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Example of the confirmation screen displaying bank transfer details.