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Vanco
Electronic giving and ACH payment solutions for churches
As of 1 September 2026, Vanco's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Vanco specializes in ACH giving, credit card processing, and text-to-give for churches. Softwr lists it under Religion. Vanco is made by Vanco Payment Solutions, launched in 1990, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Vanco does
Vanco specializes in ACH giving, credit card processing, and text-to-give for churches. Secure, affordable, and dedicated to nonprofit and church fundraising since 1990.
What people use it for
- Online and mobile giving processing for churches and nonprofits
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Vanco.
- GROW tier charges 2.90% plus $0.45 per debit or credit card transaction, and American Express is charged separately at 3.99% on both tiers
- PCI non-compliance fee of $23.95 per month applies if a merchant does not maintain compliance, and Giving Insights costs an additional $75 per month on top of the base plan
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Pricing
What Vanco costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
Free
- Payment processing
- ACH payments (1.0% + $0.25)
Premium
$149 /mo
- Advanced tools
- Dedicated support
- Custom reporting
Capabilities
Features
ACH Giving
Credit Card Processing
Text-to-Give
Church Management Systems
Integration with Church Management Systems
Accounting Software
Integration with Accounting Software
Fund Accounting
Integration with Fund Accounting
Web support
Available on Web
Mobile app support
Available on Mobile app
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is there a monthly fee to use Vanco's online giving platform?
No monthly fee is required for the GROW plan, which is free. The THRIVE plan costs $54/month and includes lower transaction fees and additional features.
SourceWhat are the processing fees on Vanco's THRIVE plan?
THRIVE plan charges 2.65% plus $0.39 per transaction for debit/credit cards, and 0.90% plus $0.39 per transaction for ACH transfers.
SourceAre there any contracts or cancellation fees with Vanco?
No contracts or cancellation fees apply to either the GROW or THRIVE plans.
SourceWhat happens if a church on the GROW plan doesn't go live within 30 days?
A $10 monthly fee is charged if the organization does not go live within 30 days on the GROW plan.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Vanco
- Company
- Vanco Payment Solutions
- Based in
- Denver, CO
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