# Separate Payment for Service Fees

### Overview

Yes, you can pay RaffleLink's service fee separately instead of having it deducted from raffle proceeds.

* Common for businesses running charity raffles
* Ensures 100% of proceeds go to the charity
* Service fee paid separately by organizing business or individual

### How to Set Up

#### Step 1: Enter Placeholder Codes

Input these temporary codes in banking details:

* **Organization Bank Name:** "To Be Invoiced"
* **BSB:** 111111
* **Account Number:** 111111111

#### Step 2: Contact Support

* Email <support@rafflelink.com.au>
* Specify you want to pay service fees separately
* Provide your billing details

### Benefits

* Full proceeds go to charity
* Clean separation of costs
* Easier for tax purposes
* Maximizes charitable donation
* Business can claim fee as expense

### Common Use Case

`Example:`\
`- Business runs raffle for local charity`\
`- $10,000 raised in ticket sales`\
`- 5.5% service fee ($550)`\
`- Business pays fee separately`\
`- Charity receives full $10,000`

### Important Notes

* RaffleLink will issue separate invoice for service fee
* Gross proceeds sent directly to organization
* Standard payment terms apply

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