Raffle tickets sell on impulse. A supporter sees the prize, taps "buy" and is done in seconds. Anything that slows that moment down costs you entries, and a platform tip is one of the biggest speed bumps at checkout.
This guide compares how Zeffy and GalaBid's raffle software for US nonprofits handle platform tips on raffle tickets, with a worked example for a 1,000-ticket raffle.
A 15% Tip on a $100 Raffle Ticket
Zeffy charges nonprofits no platform fees and funds its service through tips from supporters. On a $100 raffle ticket we reviewed in September 2026, the checkout preselected a 15% tip.
The preselected tip is the lowest preset shown. To give less, a supporter has to open the dropdown, choose "Other" and type in an amount.
Why Platform Tips Matter at Raffle Checkout
Supporters are already spending money to back your cause. An additional platform tip can come as a surprise—particularly if they assume the extra money also goes to your organization.
On a $100 raffle purchase, a 15% platform tip adds $15. Even when optional, that request may leave some supporters feeling pressured or unclear about who receives their money.
The concern is how clearly the choice is presented. Supporters should be able to see who receives the tip, reduce it or remove it, and understand their total before paying.
Higher Tip Presets Can Put Supporters Off
In the Zeffy checkout we reviewed, the preset options started at 15% and increased from there. Supporters could give less or nothing, but needed to select “Other” and enter an amount.
That presentation may make 15% feel like an expected minimum, even though it is optional. For someone already supporting your cause, an unexpected $15 request on a $100 raffle purchase can leave a poor impression.
The risk for your organization is that supporters associate that frustration with your fundraiser, even though the platform receives the tip.
GalaBid Lets Supporters Choose Less, Easily
GalaBid tipping is optional. The suggested tip sits on a slider, and supporters can slide it down to 7.5% right at checkout. Anyone who wants to give less, or nothing, can choose "Or enter a custom amount".
GalaBid also explains the tip at checkout and shows how much of it goes to your cause, so supporters can see exactly where their extra funds go.
The default is similar. The difference is that a lower tip is in plain view and simple to choose, so the checkout feels fair and the purchase stays quick.
Your Tips Help Fund Your Cause
GalaBid's tip revenue share returns 10% of platform tips to your organization. On the Zeffy checkouts we reviewed, platform tips support Zeffy's service rather than your cause.
What 1,000 Raffle Tickets Look Like at Checkout
Take a raffle selling 1,000 tickets at $10 each. Assume every buyer leaves the 15% default in place.
At the same tip level, GalaBid returns $150 to your organization. Zeffy returns nothing. If GalaBid supporters slide their tip to 7.5%, they keep $750 between them. That's enough for 75 more raffle entries.
Real tip rates vary, because many buyers change or remove the tip. The table shows what each platform does with the same default.
You Decide How Card Fees Are Handled
GalaBid processes payments through your own Stripe account, with no GalaBid markup on Stripe's processing fees. You can absorb fees, offer optional fee coverage, or pass them on where permitted.
On small raffle tickets, fixed per-transaction fees make up a larger share of each sale. Encouraging multi-ticket purchases helps spread that cost. [VERIFY: GalaBid raffle ticket bundles]
Prefer No Tip Prompt at All?
GalaBid also offers paid plans with a percentage fee or a flat fee, and no platform tip at checkout. For a fast raffle checkout, that means supporters see the ticket price and nothing else.
Paid plans don't include the tip revenue share, and Stripe fees still apply. Compare GalaBid's pricing options for your region.
Run Your Raffle Alongside Your Event
GalaBid runs raffles, ticketing and auctions in the same campaign. Supporters who buy an event ticket can buy raffle entries without signing up again.
Check Your State's Raffle Rules
Raffle rules vary by state, and many states require a license or registration. Check with your state's gaming or charity regulator before selling tickets. The IRS also has guidance on tax-exempt organizations and gaming, including prize reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Zeffy charge a tip on raffle tickets?
Zeffy suggests an optional tip at checkout. On the $10 raffle ticket we reviewed, 15% was preselected, and the other presets were higher. Supporters can give less by choosing "Other".
Can supporters skip the tip on GalaBid?
Yes. Tipping is optional. Supporters can slide the tip down to 7.5%, or enter a custom amount, including zero.
Does GalaBid share tips with my organization?
Yes. GalaBid returns 10% of platform tips to your organization through its tip revenue share.
Keep Raffle Checkout Quick and Fair
Raffles work best when buying a ticket feels easy and good. A tip supporters can lower in a second keeps entries flowing, and a share of tips returned to your cause keeps more working for your mission.
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