Political contributions for federal candidates

Google Checkout for Political Contributions is a fast, convenient contribution process that helps you attract more supporters and increase online giving to your campaign or Political Action Committee (PAC) – and you can use it to securely process contributions by charging credit or debit cards.

• Increase contributions to your campaign or PAC
  With a streamlined checkout process designed to support the specialized requirements of political contributions, Google Checkout makes it easy for your supporters to make online contributions to your campaign or PAC.


• Extend the reach of your fundraising
  Google Checkout allows your supporters to embed contribution buttons on their websites, blogs, and social network profiles. If you are a Federal candidate, Checkout enables you to also raise funds through your YouTube You Choose '08 channel. To collect contributions through Google Checkout using YouTube, you'll need to have an approved political YouTube account. To register for political YouTube account, please contact us at youchoose08@youtube.com.


• Collect the required information for political contributions
  Google Checkout allows you to seamlessly capture supporters' occupation and employer information and display a custom contribution policy message within the checkout process.


• Competitive transaction processing rates
  Google Checkout's tiered pricing structure offers rates as low as 1.9% + $0.30 per transaction, with no monthly, setup or gateway fees. Learn more

How it works

Get started

	Sign up for Google Checkout Sign up for a Google Checkout merchant account. You will be asked for basic information about your campaign or PAC including name, website, and contact information.
	Identify yourself as a Political Campaign or Political Action Committee Go to the settings tab in your account and identify your primary product type as either "Political Organizations (federal candidate)" or "Political Organizations (political action committee)." Email a copy of your FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy or FEC Form 1 Statement of Organization along with a cover letter including your Treasurer's name, signature, and Google Checkout merchant ID to political-contributions@google.com or fax a copy of your form and cover letter to 1-888-231-5873.
	Collect contributions Once you've completed the previous step, you'll notice an option for "Contribute Now" appear in the left column under the tools tab. Place contribution buttons on your website and start processing contributions with Google Checkout.