Turn any phone or tablet into a contactless donation station for your charity. No special hardware required.
Takes about 10 minutes
SwiftCause works on any device with a web browser. This guide walks you through choosing a device, securing it, and placing it where donors will see it. You can set up multiple collection points at no extra cost.
1
Choose your device
Use any phone or tablet you already have, or pick one up for as little as \u00a330. Here are our recommendations at every budget.
Already have a spare device?
Any Android phone or tablet (2019 or newer) or any iPhone/iPad running iOS 15+ will work perfectly. Skip to Step 2.
Need to buy a device? Here are our top picks:
CheapestAndroid
Any used Android phone
\u00a320\u201340
eBay, CeX, Facebook Marketplace
Samsung Galaxy A series ideal
Great for desk or counter use
Budget tabletAndroid
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet
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New from Amazon UK
7\u2033 screen, compact
Good for small spaces
Best valueAndroid
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
\u00a380
8.7\u2033 screen, brand new
Samsung Knox kiosk mode built in
Samsung UK, Amazon, Currys
Best screenAndroid
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+
\u00a3158
11\u2033 display, 90Hz
Ideal for floor-stand use
Premium feel, great viewing angles
Budget iPadApple
Used iPad 7th/8th Gen
\u00a380\u2013120
CeX, Back Market, eBay
10.2\u2033 Retina display
Apple Guided Access built in
PremiumApple
Refurb iPad 10th Gen
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Back Market, Hoxton Macs
10.9\u2033 Liquid Retina
12-month warranty included
2
Choose a stand
Pick a stand that suits your space. You can start with a simple desk stand and upgrade later.
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Desk / Counter Stand
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Sits on a table, desk, or reception counter. Simple and portable.
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Locking Floor Stand
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Freestanding with anti-theft lock. Ideal for lobbies and entrances. Height-adjustable.
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Wall Mount
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Fixed to a wall near an entrance or exit. Space-saving, tidy look.
All available on Amazon UK. Search for \u201ctablet floor stand locking\u201d or \u201ctablet desk stand\u201d. We recommend AboveTEK or Mount-It! brands for locking floor stands.
3
Lock the device to SwiftCause
Prevent visitors from closing the donation page or accessing other apps. This is free and takes 2 minutes.
Samsung Knox Kiosk Mode (Free, built-in)
Open Settings \u2192 Biometrics and security \u2192 Other security settings
Tap Pin windows and toggle it ON
Open Chrome and go to your SwiftCause donation page URL
Tap the Recent apps button (square icon)
Tap the app icon at the top of the Chrome card \u2192 select Pin this app
The device is now locked to your donation page. To unpin, press and hold Back + Recent together.
Android Screen Pinning (Free, built-in)
Open Settings \u2192 Security \u2192 Advanced \u2192 App pinning
Toggle it ON. Optionally set \u201cAsk for PIN before unpinning\u201d
Open Chrome and go to your SwiftCause donation page URL
Tap the Recent apps button \u2192 tap the pin icon at the bottom of the Chrome card
Done! The device is locked to SwiftCause. To unpin, hold Back + Recent (or enter your PIN).
Apple Guided Access (Free, built-in)
Open Settings \u2192 Accessibility \u2192 Guided Access
Toggle Guided Access ON
Tap Passcode Settings and set a 6-digit passcode
Open Safari and go to your SwiftCause donation page URL
Triple-click the side button (or Home button on older iPads)
Tap Start in the top-right corner
The device is now locked to SwiftCause. To exit, triple-click again and enter your passcode.
4
Plug in and place it
Keep your device charged and visible.
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Near the entrance or exit
Donors are most likely to give when arriving or leaving.
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Always plugged in
Use a long charging cable routed through the stand.
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Well-lit area
Make sure the screen is visible. Turn brightness to maximum.
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Add a sign
A small sign saying \u201cTap to donate\u201d makes a big difference.
Do
Set screen brightness to maximum
Turn off auto-sleep
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi
Route charging cable neatly
Test a real donation first
Don't
Leave on battery power overnight
Place in direct sunlight
Use weak or guest Wi-Fi
Forget to lock the device
Hide it in a corner
5
Multiply your collection points
SwiftCause lets you create unlimited collection points at no extra cost.
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Volunteer phones
Activate volunteers to collect on their own phones at events.
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QR code posters
Print QR codes for walls, tables, leaflets, and collection boxes.
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Email & social media
Share your donation link via newsletters and social posts.
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Campaign-specific links
Create separate campaigns so donors choose where money goes.
Go-Live Checklist
Device charged and plugged in
Connected to reliable Wi-Fi
SwiftCause page loaded in browser
Device locked in kiosk mode
Screen brightness to maximum
Auto-sleep disabled
Device secured in stand
Test donation completed
Signage placed next to device
Charging cable routed securely
Need help getting set up?
Our team can walk you through the setup over a quick video call.