JoomDonation
JoomDonation is a modern Joomla extension for donation management, allowing NGOs, associations, and non-profit organizations to launch fundraising campaigns, process one-time and recurring donations, and manage donor data.
Brief Profile
Overview
Thanks to the JD Payrexx plugin, the complete payment process can be integrated directly into the Joomla platform – secure, flexible, and with support for recurring payments.
Provider & Development: Developed by JoomDonation (Ossolution Team) – the JD Payrexx plugin was recently updated and is compatible with Joomla 3, 4, and 5.
Target Group: Ideal for nonprofits, churches, foundations, or community projects that wish to efficiently accept donations online.
Product
Core Function: Management of donation forms (single & recurring), donor profiles, donation lists, invoice dispatch, and reports.
Payment: The JD Payrexx plugin enables the integration of Payrexx as a payment provider – including one-time and recurring payments.
Easy Installation: The plugin can be placed via the JoomDonation backend, Payrexx API data can be stored, and immediately activated.
Applications
Online Fundraising: Launch thematic campaigns with clear form elements and targeted checkout.
Recurring Contributions: Donations, memberships, or sponsorship contributions with automatic subscription management.
Payrexx Integration: Donors can pay directly via Payrexx with credit card, TWINT, and more – without ongoing context switching; notifications and payment reconciliation occur automatically.
Setup Guide
This guide shows you how to set up the JD Payrexx plugin in JoomDonation and accept one-time as well as recurring donations via Payrexx.
Transaction fees
Cards from:
1.35%
+
CHF 0.18
TWINT from:
1.25%
+
CHF 0.18
Wallets from:
1.35%
+
CHF 0.18
Questions and answers about the joomdonation integration
Is there a Payrexx plugin for joomdonation?
Joomdonation offers a paid Payrexx payment plugin, which you purchase from the provider's shop and then install in Joomla. This means that the entire donation process, including payment, takes place within your Joomla website. The setup
How do I install the Payrexx plugin in Joom Donation?
After purchasing the plugin, navigate to "Joom Donation > Payment Plugins" in the Joomla backend and scroll to the bottom of the page. There, click on "Install new Plugin", select the plugin file via "Choose File" and start the installation. After that, Payrexx will appear in the list of available payment plugins.
Which data from Payrexx do I need for activation?
For the activation you will need your instance name as well as an API key from Payrexx. You create the key in the Comerciante administration under "API & integrations" by clicking on "Add API key" in the "Add API integration" section. You then enter both details in the plugin settings at joomdonation.
Does the Payrexx plugin also work with Events Booking or Membership Pro?
In addition to Joom Donation, joomdonation develops other Joomla extensions such as Events Booking, Membership Pro, EShop and OS Services Booking, for each of which separate payment plugins are offered. It is best to check directly in the joomdonation shop to see whether the Payrexx plugin is available for your specific extension.
Can I process recurring donations via Joomla with Payrexx?
Joom Donation supports both one-time donations and recurring donations, and Payrexx offers recurring payments and subscriptions for this purpose. This allows you to collect sponsorships or memberships automatically instead of requesting each contribution individually.
Which payment methods can donors use?
With Payrexx, all relevant payment methods are available in your donation forms with a single merchant agreement – including TWINT, which is particularly popular in Switzerland: Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, Maestro, PayPal, Apple Pay, TWINT, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PostFinance Card, Invoice, bank transfer, Centi, HeidiPay, WIRpay, Masterpass, Reka and Klarna. Which methods are displayed depends on which ones you have activated in your Payrexx account.
Which Payrexx plan do I need for joomdonation?
The integration into JoomDonation is available in the Payrexx plans STANDARD and PREMIUM and is not included in the free plan. You can see which features are included in which plan on the pricing page.
Are there additional fees for the Payrexx plugin with joomdonation?
The payment plugin is offered by joomdonation for a fee, which is why one-time or license-dependent costs are incurred by the provider. Payrexx itself does not charge any additional fees for the integration, but instead charges a commission per transaction, which can be seen on our pricing page.
How are the donations collected via Joomla paid out?
Payrexx pays out the donations received via your Joomla website directly to your deposited bank account. The payout takes place at regular intervals, with transaction fees already deducted. You can find out how payouts work in detail in our documentation.
How secure is Payrexx for organizations and donors?
If you process your donations via joomdonation and Payrexx, every transaction is secured according to the highest global security standard for payment data: Payrexx is fully PCI DSS Level 1 certified. Personal data, both yours and that of your customers, is stored in a GDPR-compliant manner. The 3-D Secure process adds an additional layer of identification to payments, thereby minimising fraud risks and chargebacks.
