Wonderful FAQ

Do I need online / mobile banking?

The simplest way to make a payment using Wonderful (an Authorised Payment Institution with the Financial Conduct Authority) is via your mobile banking app. Without entering any payee details, we initiate an instant bank payment on your behalf.

Is Open Banking free for donors?

Open Banking can be thought of as the underlying digital standard or scheme that powers a whole variety of exciting financial services in the UK and beyond.

Direct donations on Wonderful.org

If you complete a direct donation to a charity via their dedicated charity page on wonderful.org, this donation will not contribute to the counter on their page that says, ‘total raised on wonderful.org’.

Payment security

Payments made through Wonderful are simple, fast and secure. Wonderful is an Authorised Payment Institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and uses Open Banking to facilitate payment initiation.

WooCommerce Plugin Installation

Ready to start saving BIG on transaction fees? Read our step by step guide to downloading and installing the Wonderful Payments instant bank payments WooCommerce extension for WordPress. Powered by Open Banking. Delivered by Wonderful - an FCA Authorised Payment Institution.

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