- 1). Consider using a land line telephone rather than a cell phone to donate money. Landlines are more difficult to hack, according to the King County Office of Emergency Management, and are therefore safer for financial transactions.
- 2). Dial the number for the charity or cause to which you want to donate money.
- 3). Follow the prompts given by the charity for donating by phone using a credit card. If you are confused by the options or if you are uncomfortable dealing with an automated system, pressing 0 will often take you to a customer service representative.
- 4). Provide your credit card information, including the account number and expiration date. You might also have to give the three-digit security number on the back of the card when you donate by phone.
- 5). Type in the precise amount of money you wish to donate or select the appropriate amount from the list of options.
- 6). Write down the information you gave the charity, including the date and the amount donated. If you spoke to a customer service representative, ask for his name so you can make a record of it.