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Which payment platform is right for your PTO?

Zeffy, Cheddar Up, Givebacks, Square — the same question fills parent-group feeds every August, answered with a dozen conflicting comments. Six questions here gets you a straight recommendation, the honest catch on each, and a neutral side-by-side. We take no cut from any of them.

The one rule that comes before any of them: never route group money through a personal Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal. Whatever you pick goes in the group's name under its EIN. Here's why.

1. What do you most need it to do? Pick all that apply.

2. Will you take card payments in person (concessions, the welcome table)?

3. Will you run a large auction (more than ~50 items)?

4. Do you want a simple branded page / website out of it?

5. How do you feel about fees?

6. Does your district restrict which payment apps you can use?

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