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# What is an ActBlue Express account?

Millions of people use ActBlue Express to donate in a single click to any campaign or organization on ActBlue, but there are many more benefits. ActBlue Express users can access features and tools that make it fast and easy to give, fundraise, and keep track of donations. 

The easiest time to create an account is right after you donate. Create a password, [sign up with Google](https://help.actblue.com/hc/en-us/articles/16869130896407-signing-in-to-your-actblue-account-using-google), or [sign up here.](https://secure.actblue.com/signup) ActBlue Express allows you to save your credit card or PayPal™ information and personal information like your name, address, and employment information.

You cannot save your [Venmo](https://help.actblue.com/hc/en-us/articles/16869092700183-how-do-i-give-using-venmo), [Apple Pay](https://actblueplatform.com/internal-knowledge-base/apple-pay), or [Google Pay](https://help.actblue.com/hc/en-us/articles/16869123022871-how-do-i-use-google-pay-to-donate) to your ActBlue Express account, but if you have Apple Pay or Google Pay set up on your device, you can use it to make one-time and recurring contributions. If you have the Venmo app, you can use it to make one-time contributions. 

Please note that you do not need an ActBlue Express account to donate to the campaigns, organizations, and nonprofits that use ActBlue.

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