Ryft Cuts Processing Fees for Independent Pharmacies by Over 30%, in Partnership With Charac

This guide covers how payment processing works for charities, what fees to expect, which regulations apply, and how to choose a provider that matches your funding streams model and scale.

Stripe Connect is the default for marketplace payments, but high fees, unexpected account closures, and weak support push platforms to look elsewhere. This guide compares the top alternatives for 2026.

In this guide, we cover how payment processing works, what FCA, PCI-DSS, and SCA regulations require, and what independent pharmacy owners should look for in a provider.