
Ways to pay in your money
It only takes a few moments
By Phone
You can donate by credit or debit card on our donation line:
0345 7 33 22 33
(calls charged at standard geographic rates).
Os gwelwch yn dda ffoniwch
0345 607 0011
i roi drwy ddefnyddio ein gwasanaeth Cymraeg
At Banks, Building Societies and Post Offices
HSBC will accept donations all year round and most banks, building societies and Post Offices will accept the money you have raised for BBC Children in Need for a month or two after the Appeal.
Bank & Building Society – In Branch
Bank & Building Society – In Branch
Use the official BBC Children in Need Appeal paying-in slip enclosed within your fundraising pack to pay in money at your bank. Alternatively, ask at the counter for your money to be paid to BBC Children in Need. You will not need our bank account details for this.
Post Office
Post Office
Please ask at the counter for your money to be paid to BBC Children in Need. You will not need our bank account details for this
Bank Machine ATM
Bank Machine ATM
Visit any RBS, NatWest, Ulster Bank or Bank Machine cash machine and you can donate to BBC Children in Need. Insert your card and pin, select ‘Other’ services and follow the instructions to donate.
Bank Transfer (BACS)
Bank Transfer (BACS)
Our account details for a BACs transfer, are as follows:
Account name: BBC Children in Need
Account number: 70438847
Sort code: 40-11-60
If you’re paying in money on behalf of a business or other group, please include your organisation’s name along with your payment.
By Post
Please do not send cash by post. Send a cheque, postal order or CAF voucher made payable to ‘BBC Children in Need’ to:
BBC Children in Need Appeal
PO Box 648
Salford
M5 0LB
If you’re paying in money on behalf of a business or other group, please include your organisation’s name along with your payment.
Coinstar
Donate your loose change to BBC Children in Need at Coinstar. Donations can be made from 3 November through to 15 December fee free. Coinstar machines are conveniently located in supermarkets throughout the UK. Visit www.coinstar.co.uk/findamachine to find a Coinstar machine near you.
Make a regular donation via CAF
You can make a regular donation to us via the Charities Aid Foundation website
Using Pingit
Pingit is the UK’s first instant mobile payments app for smartphones that lets you make quick, simple and secure donations. All you need is a UK mobile number and a UK bank account.
Pingit links your mobile number with your bank account and makes it easy to donate to your favourite causes.
How do I get it?
There are lots of ways to get started with Pingit, just choose one of the below:
- Visit pingit.com
- Text ‘Pingit’ to 62555 to receive a free link to download Pingit from your App Store*
- Visit your app store to download, mobile users can follow the links below or click here
Once you have Pingit, follow the 5 simple steps below:
- Enter your 5-digit passcode to login
- Select ‘Donate’ in the Charities section of the home screen and search for ‘BBC Children in Need’
- Enter a reference, an amount and then click ‘Review Payment’
- Follow the steps to add Gift Aid
- Confirm your donation
Terms and conditions apply. You need a UK current account, a UK phone number and be 16 years of age or older to be eligible for Pingit.
*Charges do not apply to text 62555.

Giftaid
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