On-Line Giving to Riverside Baptist Church
There are three ways to electronically send your Tithes and Offerings directly to Riverside Baptist Church.

1. Venmo
2. Zelle
3. Bill Pay

The Church can track you deposits and update your contribution records the same way as using the Offering Envelope system. All three of these methods allow you to include a comment to specify how much of your offering is for Tithes, Missions or any other fund you want to contribute to. If using your smart phone or table, I recommend adding Riverside Baptist Church into your Contact List:

Riverside Baptist Church
9015 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
Email: rivbapt@att.net

When sending funds via Venmo or Zelle, it is important that you use the email address. By adding Riverside Baptist to your contact list, you will not need to re-type the email address each time you initiate a transfer, this should simply the process and minimize the possibility of errors.
Here is a description of the three ways to send your Tithes and Offerings electronically. All three of these methods should be free, I do not know of any bank or credit union that charges for use of these options, but please verify with your banking institution for further details.

Venmo – is a digital wallet that allows you to make and share money/payments with others. You can download the app to a cell phone, tablet or go directly to Venmo.com on your computer. Venmo does not charge fees to create an account. Once your account is created, simply connect your Venmo account to a debit card, credit card or your bank account. Venmo may send your bank or credit union a small deposit that will need to be verified in one or two days. This is a one-time event to confirm your account. This program will track all transfers that you send, whether you are sending funds to Riverside Baptist or to someone else. We are attempting to add a QR code to the church website for Venmo transfers, but the QR code is required. Once you enter the amount you want to send, you will see the questions, “What’s it
for?” this is the location to describe where the funds are to be used – example: $75 Tithe, $10 Missions. Monies will only be sent when YOU initiate the transfer. (This site might give you the option of a reoccurring transfer, if there is a cost to set up automatic reoccurring transfers, I recommend not incurring extras fees but initiating each transfer yourself, it is up to you.)

Steps to create a Venmo Account
1. Download one of the mobile apps: iOS or Android
2. Open the Venmo app
3. Choose your sign up method and create a secure password (between 8 and 32 characters long)
4. Verify your phone number and email address
5. Add and verify your bank account.

You can also sign up on your computer at Venmo.com

Zelle – Is a fast, safe and easy way to send money to friends, family or Riverside Baptist Church. If your bank or credit union offers Zelle, you already have access to it on your Online Banking site or Mobile Application. This application does not require a separate password or log in credentials, it is authenticated when you log-on to your Online Banking site or Mobile Application. Zelle may send your bank or credit union a small deposit that will need to be verified in one or two days. This is a one-time event to confirm you have activated a Zelle link to your account. Once you choose Zelle on your banking site, choose Send, click on Riverside Baptist (from your contact list), enter the amount you want to send, you will see the question, “What’s this for?” this is the location to describe where the funds are to be used – example: $75 Tithe, $10 Missions. If there is no question, use the memo box to designate were you want the money to go. There is no separate application to download. Monies will only be sent when YOU initiate the transfer.

On-Line Bill Pay – Create Riverside Baptist Church as a new Payee. You will need the complete church address; using this method your bank will mail a physical check to Riverside Baptist Church. Remember to provide any description you want to include with your check, example: $75 Tithe, $10 Missions. This feature may allow you to create a reoccurring payment with no additional cost or you may choose to send only when YOU initiate the transfer.