Still Running Events With a Cash Box?
no cash purchases weekly
Source: Pew Research Center, 2022
Everything Your Organization Needs
Purpose-built for community events. Not a generic retail POS.
Card Payments
Accept tap, chip, and swipe via Stripe M2 reader — fast and secure.
Built for Schools
Purpose-built for concession stands, not a generic retail POS.
Event Tracking
Create, run, close, and report on every event automatically.
Volunteer-Friendly
So intuitive, anyone can pick it up and start selling.
Real-Time Reports
See live sales data and close-out reports by category.
Secure Payments
Stripe-powered processing — funds go directly to your organization's Stripe account and payout to your bank.
Supports: food, drinks, candy, merchandise, donations, and silent auctions
What You Need to Get Started
Spirit Pay is simple to set up. Here's everything required — we help with all of it.
iPad
Any iPad from the last 5 years works. We'll help you verify compatibility.
Stripe M2 Card Reader
The Stripe M2 reader connects wirelessly and accepts tap, chip, and swipe. ~$59 from Stripe or ~$79 through us.
Stripe Account
Your funds go directly into your organization's Stripe account and payout to your bank — no middleman.
Internet Connection
Any reliable Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot works. We'll confirm signal strength at your venue.
Organization Website
Stripe requires a public website for your organization as part of their business verification. It doesn't need to be complex — just a page that describes who you are and what you do.
Don't have a website?
We build simple, professional websites for community organizations as part of our onboarding process. Your site will include your org info, a donation page, and everything Stripe needs to verify your business.
Three Steps to More Revenue
Download & Connect
Download SpiritPay free from the App Store. Sign in, name your organization, and connect your Stripe account — all guided in-app.
Your Volunteers Sell
Pair your Stripe M2 reader, build your menu, and start accepting tap, chip, and swipe. Intuitive enough for any volunteer.
You See the Results
Event close-out reports, sales by category, revenue analytics — all in real time. Your organization keeps every dollar.
Real App. Real Events.
These screenshots are from a live Peck Pirates concession stand — Spirit Pay in the field.
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Simple, Transparent Pricing
Free to download. No subscriptions. No annual fees. Your organization pays $0 — ever.
What You Need
Everything to start accepting cards
iPhone or iPad — download from the App Store
In-app guided setup — takes about 10 minutes
Order from Stripe ($59) or through us ($79 shipped)
Service Fee
Added to the customer's total — your program keeps every dollar
✓ Paid by the customer — not deducted from your program
No annual license, no monthly subscription, no hidden fees.
Example: On a $5 order, the customer pays $5.30. Your program collects $5.00 — every time, no deductions.
How We Stack Up
| Feature | Spirit Pay | BoosterHub | Square | Zeffy | Cash Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual License | Free | $500+/yr | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Who Pays the Fee? | Customer | Your org | Your org | Optional tip | N/A |
| Service Fee | 5% + $0.05 | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.6% + $0.10 | 0% (tip model) | N/A |
| In-Person Card Reader | ✅ Stripe M2 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Event-Specific Design | ✅ | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Event Tracking | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Self-Service Setup | ✅ In-App | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Donations & Auctions | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Workaround | ✅ | ❌ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Spirit Pay, Stripe, and how your organization gets paid.
Pricing & Fees
Payments & Stripe
Raffles, Alcohol & Special Sales
Chargebacks & Security
Setup & Hardware
Support & Operations
Ready to Raise More at Your Events?
Tell us about your school and we'll be in touch.