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Wire Transfer Instructions via Open Collective Platform

This option is available for all funds.

Overview

If you prefer to contribute to a Collective by bank transfer, Open Source Europe (OSE) has a simple process for this.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Start the donation
    • Go to the page of the Collective you want to support.
    • Click the “Contribute” button.
    • Select “Bank Transfer” as your payment method.
  2. Get the transfer instructions
    • After you confirm your contribution, you'll get an email with:
      • OSE's bank account details.
      • A unique Order Number for your contribution.
  3. Make the bank transfer
    • Start the transfer from your bank, and make sure you:
      • Use exactly the bank details provided.
      • Include the Order Number and the Collective's name in the payment reference.

If you leave out the Order Number or the Collective's name, it may take longer to allocate your funds.

  1. Processing time
    • Allow up to seven business days from the date you send the bank transfer for the contribution to appear in the Collective's budget. This is an estimate, not a guarantee. If it has not appeared after this period, contact OSE using the details below.
    • Once the hosting team has confirmed receipt and allocated the transfer to your Collective, the contribution will appear in its budget.

Visual Guide

The Open Collective thank-you page after a contribution, with a pending notice and payment instructions that give the amount, IBAN, BIC and order reference for the bank transfer

The confirmation email, with the bank transfer instructions: amount, IBAN, BIC, order reference and recipient address

Example of the confirmation screen displaying bank transfer details.

Troubleshooting

  • Didn't get the instruction email?

  • Funds not in the budget seven business days after you sent them?

    • Check that the payment reference included the correct Order Number and Collective's name.
    • Give us:
      • The transaction receipt.
      • The amount sent.
      • The date of transfer.
      • The sender's name.

    Send this information and any supporting documents by email to home@opensourceeurope.org, and we will help you. Do not send them through Slack or Discord.

Hosting fees

See the current OSE fee reference.