Be the local hero your customers remember
Let customers round up for a local cause at checkout. A small gesture that turns one-time buyers into regulars.
Joined by 50+ merchants across Australia.
Built with industry-leading technology
Fits into your store
Nearer sits inside your existing checkout. Customers round up for a local cause as part of a normal purchase, with no extra steps for you or them.
Customers choose the cause
Three nearby community groups appear at checkout, matched to the customer's postcode. Options rotate fairly so every local cause gets a turn.
Watch your impact grow
A live dashboard shows contributions over time, broken down by cause and location. Clear data that tells the story of what your store is building locally.
How it works
Support local communities through a simple Shopify checkout integration.
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Install the app
Add Nearer to your Shopify store in minutes with no code or theme changes. The module appears in your cart where customers complete their purchase, and you can preview exactly how it will look before enabling it.
02
Local causes appear automatically
Nearer uses a fair selection algorithm to surface verified community groups based on the shopper’s location. This helps distribute support more evenly while keeping contributions relevant to the local area.
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Customers round up
At checkout, customers see the option to round up their purchase to support a nearby community group. Contributions are optional and happen as part of the normal checkout experience.
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Funds are distributed
Nearer records every contribution and handles distribution on a regular cycle. You can see what has been raised, while community groups receive funds without manual processing from the store.
From checkout to payout
Nearer manages contributions securely, distributes funds clearly to verified communities, and keeps results visible in one place so you always know where money goes and what it supports.
Your store, your settings
Install Nearer on your Shopify store in minutes with no code or theme changes. Configure how contributions work, from round-ups to merchant matching or customer voting.
Nearer automatically tracks contributions, distributes funds monthly, and shows customers nearby community groups they can support.
Know exactly what goes where
Contributions are clear from cart to confirmation, with real-time updates as items change. Refunds are handled automatically, and merchants get clear invoices, monthly direct debit, and a simple dashboard showing total contributions.
More than a round-up button
Nearer turns checkout into something customers care about. When shoppers see that their purchase supports a local cause, it builds trust in your brand and gives them a reason to come back. It is not about giving back for the sake of it. It is about creating a stronger connection between your store and the community around it.
This is not a discount strategy. It is a loyalty strategy.
What shoppers are saying
We asked everyday shoppers what they thought about rounding up for a local cause at checkout. Here is what they said.
What research shows
Customer behaviour research shows that purpose-driven brands benefit from stronger loyalty, higher willingness to pay, and more referrals.
Local Communities
We verify every community through identity checks, manual review, and direct intervention when needed. Groups are approved based on who they are, where they operate, and how funds will be used. Ongoing oversight and clear reporting ensure support stays local, balanced, and visible from checkout through to impact on the platform.
Built for local communites
Support the schools, clubs, and groups people recognise in their own neighbourhood.
Schools and kids
Supporting local schools, breakfast programs, and family services for kids.
Local sport clubs
Supporting grassroots clubs with fees, gear, and facilities so sport stays open to everyone.
Food and support
Backing local groups that step in with meals, essentials, and help when times are tough.
Animal rescue
Helping local shelters and rescue groups care for animals and find them safe homes.
Community spaces
Supporting halls, playgrounds, and local spaces where people gather and feel connected.
Disability and carers
Supporting local services for people with disability and their carers.
Youth and men’s sheds
Helping people build skills, confidence, and connection locally.
Arts and local culture
Keeping local creativity alive through small events, workshops, and community-led programs.
Boost repeat sales with your checkout experience
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FAQs
Nearer lets customers round up their purchase at checkout to support nearby community groups.
Customers see the option to round up and choose from three local causes based on their postcode or suburb.
Yes. Nearer is always opt-in and easy to skip.
No. Customers choose. This keeps things fair and removes pressure on merchants.
Verified local schools, clubs, and community organisations.
Each group goes through identity checks and review before appearing on the platform.
Yes. You can pause Nearer at any time.
Merchants can see total contributions, participation rates, and which communities were supported.
1 Deloitte Consumer Review, The Power of Purpose.
2 Zeno Group, 2020 Global Strength of Purpose Study.
3 Nielsen Global Sustainability Report