By Elliot Cohen, the dynamic CEO and Co-Founder of Pebl and a Director at Dot Payments.
At Pebl, the focus has always been on more than just payments – it’s about giving businesses and organisations the tools they need for success. Whether it’s simplifying transactions, helping teams accept payments on the go, or enabling charities to boost donations, Pebl is all about making things easier.
When our journey began, it was clear that businesses needed something faster, simpler, and more flexible to manage their payments. They didn’t want to be tied down by extra hardware, complicated setups, or high fees. Pebl was built to solve those pain points – keeping everything mobile, easy to use, and efficient. And it’s not just businesses that benefit; charities are finding it effective in how they manage donations and engage with supporters.
A Payment Solution That Just Works
Pebl was designed to be as simple as possible, without compromising on what businesses and charities need for efficiency and compliance. It’s about turning a smartphone into a payment terminal with no peripherals – no dongles, no terminals, no fuss – and getting set up in minutes.
Whether it’s a small business at a market, a mobile service provider, or a charity at a fundraising event, Pebl fits seamlessly into how payments are managed. It’s flexible enough to be used anywhere, and that’s what makes it so useful for everyone running a business.
Making a Difference for Charities
Charities benefit from tools that allow them to focus on their cause, not on how to collect donations. Pebl has made it easier for them to do that. Recently, we worked with Ronald McDonald House Sydney to enhance their fundraising. Their staff and volunteers were able to accept donations on the spot, thanks to Pebl’s Tap to Pay and QR code features. They even shared payment links via email, SMS, and social media, making it simple for supporters to donate, whether attending an event or engaging online.
The app allows charities to add volunteers to their accounts quickly and easily. It took Ronald McDonald House just minutes to get their whole team set up, and with everyone able to accept payments on their own devices, they had more freedom to engage with donors and bring in more support. All donations were tracked in real-time, meaning less stress and more transparency – no paperwork, no confusion, just results.
Empowering Teams with Pebl’s Simplicity
One of Pebl’s key features is how easy it is to manage teams. Whether running a business or a nonprofit, setting up multiple team members takes no time at all. Each person can use their own device to accept payments, and all activity is visible through a central dashboard.
This was a game changer for Ronald McDonald House. Their volunteers could be at different locations, accepting donations simultaneously, with funds settling into the organisation’s bank account and everyone seeing what was happening in real-time.
Streamlining Secure Payments and Reducing Stress
Pebl integrates seamlessly with tools like Xero. With the integration, users can generate invoices, accept payments instantly, and have everything reconciled automatically, saving time and reducing admin tasks so that focus can remain on the job.
Security is a top priority. Pebl, along with its payment partners, is fully Payment Card Industry compliant and operates under the required regulations in Australia. This ensures that businesses and charities can trust that their payments are handled securely, whether using major payment methods or Buy Now, Pay Later options, such as Afterpay, which allows payers with an Afterpay card to pay via Tap to Pay.
For businesses and charities alike, Pebl makes it easy to manage payments in real-time, with reconciliation possible before end of day, ensuring everything is processed efficiently and securely, offering peace of mind and more time to focus on core operations.
Flexible Fees That Work for Charities
Understanding the importance of keeping costs low for charities, Pebl offers a flat 1.8% fee per transaction, much lower than most payment platforms in the not-for-profit industry. Charities can also choose to pass that fee onto donors, meaning they receive the full donation amount. It’s about providing flexibility and keeping things transparent, with no hidden costs or unexpected charges, designed to fit into the flow of how users operate.
Building a Future with Pebl
Ultimately, Pebl is about empowering people – whether business owners, teams, or volunteers. It’s an inclusive and sustainable solution that makes payments easy, scalable, and accessible, while keeping costs low and adaptability high. As an Australian-owned and operated platform, Pebl was built with local support and understanding at its core, delivering something that truly works for customers.
Payments shouldn’t be a headache; they should be seamless, secure, and stress-free. Whether running a business, a nonprofit, or anything in between, Pebl is here to help achieve success.
