Kickstarter’s Late Pledges feature provides creators with the ability to collect pledges to their project, after their campaign has ended successfully. If you’ve found a project that is offering Late Pledges that you’d like to support, we’ve answered some common questions that may be helpful for you below.
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How do I Late Pledge to a campaign that has ended?
To Late Pledge from your desktop:
- Head to the project page and click the “Back this project” button, or open the Reward tab, to see which rewards are available for Late Pledges.
- Select your available reward, and if it involves shipping, be sure to choose the appropriate country from the drop-down menu before clicking the “Pledge” button.
- If there are add-on rewards available, you’ll have the option to add these on the next page. Click “Continue” to go to the Pledge summary page.
- Here, you can view your pledge summary before completing your pledge. Remember, you won’t be able to cancel or modify a Late Pledge, so make sure to double-check everything is in order.
- When ready, enter your payment details. After clicking the “Pledge" button your pledge will be complete and payment will be taken immediately.
To Late Pledge through the iOS Kickstarter app*:
- Head to the project page and tap the “Back this project” button to see which rewards are available for Late Pledges.
- Select your available reward, and if it involves shipping, be sure to choose the appropriate country from the drop-down menu.
- If there are add-on rewards available, you’ll have the option to add these on the next page. If you don’t wish to add anything here, simply tap the “Skip add-ons” button.
- Next, you can view a summary of your pledge before heading to checkout. Remember, you won’t be able to cancel or modify a Late Pledge, so make sure to double-check everything is in order.
- When ready, tap the “Pledge” button to complete. Alternatively, you can tap the “Pay” button to pledge using Apple Pay. Payment will be taken immediately for your pledge.
To Late Pledge through the Android Kickstarter app*:
- Head to the project page and tap the “Back this project” button to see which rewards are available for Late Pledges.
- Select your available reward, and if it involves shipping, be sure to choose the appropriate country from the drop-down menu.
- If there are add-on rewards available, you’ll have the option to add these on the next page. If you don’t wish to add anything here, simply tap the “Skip add-ons” button.
- Next, you can view a summary of your pledge before heading to checkout. Remember, you won’t be able to cancel or modify a Late Pledge, so make sure to double-check everything is in order.
- When ready, tap the “Pledge” button to complete and payment will be taken immediately for your pledge.
*Please note: To enable late pledging through the Kickstarter app, you will first need to make sure that you have updated to the latest version of the app.
Which payment methods can I use for a Late Pledge?
You can use the same payment methods for a Late Pledge as you would when pledging to a live campaign. However, it’s important to note that SEPA will not be available for Late Pledges.
Why was I charged immediately for a Late Pledge?
Unlike pledging to a live campaign, when Late Pledging to a project that has already ended successfully, the payment will be taken immediately and the funds sent to the creator in a new payout.
Why are some Late Pledge rewards priced higher than those available during the campaign?
Creators will often offer lower prices for their rewards during their campaign. This is usually treated as an early bird or introductory offer, with the intention of increasing the price to something that better reflects their plans after their project ends.
We give creators the option to increase the price of their rewards for Late Pledging, should they wish to change the price after their campaign ends.
Will Late Pledging to a project give me access to backer-only updates and commenting?
Yes! When you pledge via Late Pledges you are now successfully a part of the project, and you’ll have access to the project page in the same way as all other backers. This includes viewing backer-only updates and posting comments along with everyone else who helped to bring this project to life.
Can I pledge to a project a second time with Late Pledges?
Backers can only pledge to a project once on Kickstarter. If you already pledged to a project while it was live, it unfortunately won’t be possible to pledge a second time through Late Pledging.
If my original pledge is dropped, can I pledge again with Late Pledge?
Yes! If we were unable to collect payment for your original pledge and your pledge was dropped from the project, you can now re-join the project through Late Pledges.
Can I cancel or modify a Late Pledge?
When Late Pledging to a project, the funds are taken immediately and sent to the creator. As such, it won’t be possible to modify or cancel your pledge. If you need to cancel a Late Pledge you’ll need to reach out to the creator directly to see if this is possible.