QR-Based Digital Donation Platform

The Story

The client partnered with FiftyFive Technologies to design and deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that transformed charitable giving. They envisioned a QR-based mobile-first platform where donors could support performers instantly. The engagement required full-cycle development—mobile apps, backend systems, payment infrastructure, and automated compliance. FiftyFive deployed a dedicated cross-functional team including project management, mobile developers, backend engineers, and QA to deliver a secure, scalable solution.

Challenges

• 1. Design mobile registration with secure OTP validation and fraud prevention.

• 2. Implement PCI DSS-compliant flows supporting Apple Pay/Google Pay via QR-triggered checkout.

• 3. Build segregated accounts with precise transaction tracking and automated payouts.

• 4. Generate persistent QR codes dynamically linked to individual donation pages.

• 5. Deliver real-time dashboards with donation history and geo-data for recipients.

The Solution

• 1. Cross-platform onboarding, Twilio OTP verification, and QR code management.

• 2. RESTful services with PostgreSQL, JWT authentication, and encrypted payment data.

• 3. Lightweight pages linked to QR codes, enabling instant donor payments.

• 4. Managed accounts, automated commission deduction, and scheduled payouts via API cron jobs.

• 5. Real-time transaction summaries with geo-IP-based donor insights.

The Outcome

FiftyFive delivered the MVP in a rapid, scalable model. Donors completed transactions in under 30 seconds, and recipients accessed automated payouts with full transparency. The platform achieved PCI DSS compliance through Stripe, enabling secure operations without regulatory overhead. With onboarding reduced to under five minutes and disbursements fully automated, the client gained a sustainable, low-cost operating model. This strengthened donor trust, improved artist revenue flows, and positioned the client to scale confidently into new markets demonstrating the business value of FiftyFive’s custom software development expertise.

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