PayPal Customers Contributed Record $188 Million Globally on GivingTuesday
PayPal processed a record-breaking $188 million globally on GivingTuesday (November 30), the largest amount raised on the platform for the global day of giving since its inception in 2012.
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While over 1.6 million PayPal customers across 193 markets donated to causes they care about, totaling over 2.1 million donations, the total number of customers participating this year went down over 2020 when 1.75 million contributed to causes. Still, on average, the donation amount per participating customer increased, resulting in a record contribution for 2021.
“We are inspired by the generosity of our global community of employees and customers, who came together again on GivingTuesday this year in record numbers to use the PayPal platform to support causes close to their hearts. We’re grateful to the members of our PayPal community for all they do to support those in need around the world.”
Franz Paasche, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, PayPal
In addition, the GivingTuesday Data Commons estimates that 35 million adults participated on GivingTuesday 2021 in the US, resulting in a 6% increase over 2020. US donations totaled a whopping $2.7 billion representing a 9% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2020, and a 37% increase since 2019.
PayPal Customers Give All Year – Not Just on GivingTuesday
While PayPal is only one part of the big picture on GivingTuesday, the company plays a significant role throughout the year supporting more than 600,000 nonprofit organizations with fundraising through its platform. It is one of the largest digital donation platforms globally.
Since GivingTuesday began in 2012, PayPal and its more than 415 million consumers and merchants have participated in charitable campaigns across the globe, contributing to charitable efforts such as the GivingTuesday campaign.
Giving back on GivingTuesday and throughout the year with PayPal is easy and safe – and there are many ways to do it.
Customers can search and support non-profits online or in the PayPal app, discover fundraisers with the Generosity Network, add a $1 donation to their favorite charity with Give at Checkout, and put credit card rewards toward a donation.
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Richard Meldner
Richard is co-founder of eSeller365. He has over 17 years of experience on eBay which includes tens of thousands of sales to buyers in over 100 countries and even has experience with eBay’s VeRO program enforcing intellectual property rights for a former employer. And for about two years Richard sold products on Amazon using Amazon FBA in the US.
To “relax” from the daily business grind, for a few weekends a year, he also works for IMSA as a professional race official.