Setting Up an ActBlue Account

This guide, created by ActBlue, provides a straightforward walkthrough for setting up an ActBlue account, the most popular payment processing platform for Democratic campaigns, which offers advantages including frictionless donations from existing ActBlue users and potential inclusion in curated donor lists. The step-by-step instructions cover the entire process from initial signup through account confirmation, bank account connection, and creation of your first contribution form, with notes about ActBlue's flat 3.95% processing fee structure. The resource is specifically designed for Democratic campaigns and includes supplementary links to additional ActBlue documentation for creating contribution forms.

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