How Lyft scaled a $42M+ giving program with confidence
Lyft uses Change to power its successful, years-long Round Up & Donate program, making it easy for millions of riders to give back. Change provides the backend infrastructure to automate donations via Donations API, manage nonprofit payouts, and support compliant growth for years to come.
Checkout donations allow customers to add a small contribution to their purchase at checkout, often as a fixed amount or by rounding up their total. It’s a simple way for businesses to turn everyday transactions into charitable giving.
How do round-up donations work?
Round-up donations let customers round their purchase up to the nearest dollar, with the difference donated to a nonprofit. For example, a $23.40 purchase can be rounded up to $24, donating $0.60.
Can we add donations to our ecommerce checkout?
Yes! Donations can be added directly into your checkout experience using an API or pre-built integrations. This allows you to offer donation options without disrupting your existing checkout flow.
How are donations processed and paid out?
Donations are collected alongside transactions, tracked in real time, and then distributed to nonprofits on a set schedule. Change automates payouts, reporting, and reconciliation so your team doesn’t have to manage it manually.
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