WHAT IS THE CHANGE?
Football Federation Australia has confirmed a reduction in the online registration transaction fee to the benefit of clubs and participants alike.
The fee applicable to payments processed through MyFootballClub has been reduced from a flat rate of 2.3% to 1.8%.
For example: instead of a participant paying $102.30 on a $100 registration fee, the current charge would now be $101.80.
WHAT IS NEXT?
Prior to registration opening for the 2017 outdoor season, FFA will implement a variable surcharging model.
The variable surcharging model will mean participants are charged at a rate (to be confirmed) based on the type of card used (i.e. credit card or debit card) during online payment.
Where clubs opt to absorb the transaction fee, the 1.8% flat rate will continue to apply. In this scenario, participants will see no change in the total payment required. Clubs, however, will receive a higher portion of the total registration fee payable than under the previous model.
HOW DOES MY CLUB BENEFIT FROM ONLINE PAYMENTS?
This year, over 90% of Queensland clubs enabled Online Payments. If your club hasn’t already done so, the off-season is the perfect time to complete the simple set-up process.
The reduced transaction fee is just one of the many benefits of MyFootballClub’s Online Payments facility.
For clubs, these include:
- Reduced strain on volunteer time
- Reporting tool allows payments to be viewed by individual, FFA number and invoice number
- Ability to set-up ‘add-on’ items to sell at the time of registration such as shorts, socks, etc.
- Less cash is held on your club’s physical premises
- Secure online payment gateway
- Simple set-up process requiring only a form to be completed with relevant bank details
HOW DO I SET-UP ONLINE PAYMENTS FOR MY CLUB?
CLICK HERE for an information sheet outlining the Online Payments set-up process within MyFootballClub.
Part of the process involves completing the Online Payments Request Form.
For assistance, or if you have any questions, please contact Football Queensland’s National Systems Coordinator Cath Ware via CathW@footballqueensland.com.au, phone (07) 3208 2677 or mobile 0466 358 064.
