# Wire Transfer Instructions via Open Collective Platform
### đź’ˇ Overview
If you prefer to contribute to a Collective via bank transfer, Open Collective Europe (OCE) provides a straightforward process to facilitate this.
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### đź“ť 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.
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**Important**: Omitting the Order Number or Collective's name may delay the allocation of your funds.
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1. **Processing Time**
* Bank transfers typically take **up to 7 working days** to reflect in the Collective's budget.
* Once received, the Collective's admin will mark the contribution as **“Paid”**, and the funds will appear on the Collective's page. [oai\_citation\_attribution:1‡Welcome | Open Collective Docs](https://docs.opencollective.com/oceurope/how-it-works/financial-contributions-how-to-donate/wire-transfer-instructions-via-open-collective-platform?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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### 📸 Visual Guide
Example of the confirmation screen displaying bank transfer details.
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### đź› Troubleshooting
* **Didn't Receive the Instruction Email?**
* Check your spam or junk folder.
* If not found, contact us at
* **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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