> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.anedot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.anedot.com/get-started/anedot-101/how-does-anedot-work.md).

# How Does Anedot Work?

Anedot is a donation platform and payment processor built to scale with your fundraising while keeping giving secure.

Anedot is a donation platform and payment processor built to scale with your fundraising. It is designed to keep giving easy and secure, and to handle high-volume traffic so pages stay reliable during busy moments such as giving days, election nights, and year-end campaigns.

With customizable Action Pages, reporting tools, and integrations, you can set up campaigns quickly. There is no need to set up separate merchant accounts—Anedot handles payment processing. Opening a fundraising account is free with no hidden fees; you only pay when you receive a donation.

Fees are deducted automatically. Funds transfer to your bank account on a schedule you choose: every **2, 7, or 30 days**. If you have multiple bank accounts, you can set where and when funds transfer in account settings.

Anedot does not fundraise on your behalf. You can promote pages with shareable links, QR codes, and text-to-give keywords so supporters can give from anywhere.

## Related

* [Pricing](/get-started/anedot-101/pricing.md)
* [Payment Methods](/get-started/anedot-101/payment-methods.md)
* [Feature Summary](/get-started/anedot-101/feature-summary.md)
* [Bank Accounts](/settings/finance/bank-accounts.md)
* [Payouts](/finance/management-and-reporting/payouts.md)
* [Share an Action Page](/action-pages/action-page-basics/share-an-action-page.md)
* [SMS Keywords (Text-to-Give)](/settings/configuration/sms-keywords.md)


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