Your questions, answered
Why should I sign up for Matbia?
Matbia offers a more dignified giving experience while providing practical benefits:
- Tax documentation for even the smallest donations
- Built-in tzedaka and maaser tracking
- An easy-to-use, streamlined giving platform
Our users report that Matbia allows them to maintain the personal aspect of giving while reducing the awkwardness involved in other methods.
Are my donations through Matbia tax-deductible?
Yes, every donation made through Matbia is tax-deductible. You’ll receive a receipt for each deposit, as well as monthly account statements and reports.
Is there a minimum amount I need to deposit to start?
The minimum deposit for ACH transfers is $20. The minimum for all other deposit methods is $50. There are no minimums on your donation amounts.
How do I get a Matbia card?
There are many ways you can get a Matbia card:
New Users:
- Order online, at matbia.org
- Pick one up at your local computer kiosk (locations in Williamsburg, Boro Park, Monsey, and Monroe)
- Call our phone line at 718-333-1010, prompt 6 then 1
Existing Users:
- Request an additional card in the portal
Cards typically arrive within 4-8 business days.
Does Matbia have a mobile app?
While we don’t have one yet, we are in the middle of developing a mobile app to enhance your experience.
Does Matbia make automatic withdrawals from my bank account?
No. When you open a Matbia account, you can be sure that no money will be withdrawn from your account unless you have authorized Matbia to do so.
Matbia only processes withdrawals if:
- You create a manual deposit, or
- You set up a recurring deposit schedule, or
- You set up auto-replenish or decline prevention to avoid failed transactions
How can I make deposits to my Matbia account?
You can fund your account through several convenient methods:
The best way to fund your account is through an ACH transfer. You can also deposit funds with a check, or credit card via PayPal, wire transfer, and external DAF transfer. (Cash deposits coming soon!)
Why is ACH the best funding option?
While you can fund your account through other methods, linking your bank account through ACH transfers is the option with the most advantages:
- Instant funding privileges: Although it takes 2-3 days for the transfer to complete, we allow you to make donations right away
- Lowest deposit minimum: With ACH, you can deposit just $20 at a time. The other deposit methods have a minimum of $50.
- Access to automations: Once your bank account is linked through ACH, you can set up recurring deposits, auto-replenish, and decline prevention.
How do I submit a check to Matbia?
- Online: Upload the check in the online portal. Follow the instructions on the screen.
- By mail: The check should be made payable to Matbia Charities
Matbia Inc.
630 Flushing Ave. Unit #37
Brooklyn, NY 11206
- By email: Email the check to [email protected]
Important: Please include your card or account number with your check.
Can I submit a third-party check?
Yes, we can accept third-party checks as long as they're made payable to "Matbia Charities."
Important: Please include your card or account number with your check.
Can I deposit cash into my Matbia account?
We don’t have a cash option at the moment. We are working on creating a cash and check dropbox, so it will soon be an option.
Why are the funds I deposited not available right away?
Instant funding is only available for deposits made via ACH transfer. For any other kind of deposit, it takes 2-3 days for the money to become available.
If you made a deposit via ACH and your funds are not available, it is most likely due to a failed deposit. Instant funding is automatically disabled after a failed deposit. Contact customer service at 718-333-1010 to reactivate this feature.
How can I manage my Matbia account?
You can manage your account with:
- The online portal
- The Nedivim device in any shul
- The Matbia device at your local computer kiosk (locations in Williamsburg, Boro Park, Monsey, and Monroe)
- The automated phone system: 718-333-1010
- The SMS system: 718-333-1010
What can I manage through SMS?
You can use the following commands to manage your account.
Send a text to 718-333-1010.
- "Dep," "deposit," or "add funds" to add money to your account
- "Bal" or "Balance" to check your available balance
- "Recent" to view recent transactions
Why did my donation fail?
The most common reason for donation failures is a recent failed deposit to your account.
Does Matbia work with charity campaigns?
Yes! Matbia is integrated with most online charity campaigns. If you don't see Matbia as a donation option, please contact the campaign admin to enable donations through Matbia.
What should I enter for the CVV?
- New cards: Enter the CVV number found on the back of your card
- Legacy cards: Any 3-digit number will work
Can I donate to an organization that has not signed up with Matbia yet?
Yes. There are two ways you can donate to an organization that doesn’t have a Matbia account.
- Through our donate page
- By giving them a Matbia token
Are tokens available year-round?
Currently, tokens are available only for Purim. We are working on creating a year-round token feature.
What are Matbia's processing fees?
Matbia is 100% free for donors. Organizations are subject to a 2.9% processing fee for funds collected through Matbia.
What are Capped Donations?
Capped Donations mean that for any donation of $1,800 or more, transaction fees are fixed at $52.20. Every dollar donated above $1,800 goes entirely to the cause.
How does the fee cap work?
The processing fee is capped at $52.20 (2.9% of $1,800). Whether someone gives $2,000 or $20,000, the fee never goes higher than $52.20.
How does this benefit donors and organizations?
It makes every large donation more powerful. Donors know their generosity goes directly to impact — and organizations keep more funds to fuel their mission.