Question 1

What is the best online fundraising platform in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Gathr is Nigeria’s leading online crowdfunding platform. It allows verified individuals, charities, and creators to raise funds for medical, education, community, and emergency causes with a flat 3.5% platform fee, support for international USD/card donations, and 1-hour bank payouts.

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Question 2

Does Gathr charge any fees to create a campaign?

Accepted Answer

Creating a campaign on Gathr is 100% free. Gathr charges a low flat 3.5% platform fee per donation, which is significantly lower than other platforms charging up to 5%. Donors can also choose to leave a tip to help maintain the platform.

Question 3

How do I raise money for medical bills or emergencies in Lagos or Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

You can start a verified medical campaign on Gathr in under 3 minutes. Verify your identity with your NIN, describe your medical need, and share your unique campaign link on WhatsApp and social media. Funds can be withdrawn directly to any Nigerian bank account within 1 hour.

Question 4

How does Gathr compare to GoFundMe for users in Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Unlike GoFundMe, which requires a foreign bank account and imposes foreign exchange hurdles, Gathr is built natively for Nigeria. Gathr accepts global USD, NGN, GHS, and KES donations via card and mobile money, and pays out directly to Nigerian bank accounts within 1 hour.

Question 5

Can donors outside Nigeria support my campaign?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Gathr supports international debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) as well as mobile money rails (USD, NGN, GHS, KES), allowing supporters anywhere in the diaspora to donate seamlessly.

Question 6

What happens if my campaign doesn't reach its target goal?

Accepted Answer

You keep everything you raise. Gathr uses a flexible funding model, so you can withdraw eligible funds whenever needed without waiting for the campaign duration to end or reaching a specific threshold.

Question 7

How long does it take for funds to reach my bank account after a withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawals are reviewed securely and processed directly into your Nigerian bank account, typically arriving within 1 hour.

Question 8

Is Gathr safe and verified for donors and creators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gathr enforces strict creator identity verification (NIN) before campaign funds can be withdrawn, protecting donors from fraud and giving creators complete transparency.

Feature	Gathr	Others
Platform fee	3.5%	5%
International card & mobile money support	Supported (USD, NGN, GHS, KES)	Limited / Local only
Payout speed	Within 1 hour	-
On-demand withdrawal	Available	-
Secure donation & payout	Available	-
AI campaign builder	Available	-
AI-assisted social posts	Available	-

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