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Collect recurring payments automatically.

In short

GoCardless Direct Debit is in this login on Business and above(not Solo). Customers authorise a mandate once; you collect against invoices from the GoCardless setup. Stripe and PayPal pay-by-link are on every plan in Settings → Payment Gateways.

What you can do

Get paid on autopilot.

Let regular payments collect themselves.

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Direct Debit collection

Collect payments from customer bank accounts via GoCardless.

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Recurring & subscriptions

Perfect for retainers, memberships and regular billing.

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Automatic collection

Payments are taken on schedule, with no chasing.

Why it matters

Reliable cash, no chasing.

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Reliable cash flow

Get paid on time, automatically, every cycle.

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Stop chasing

No reminders needed for recurring customers.

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Lower fees

Direct Debit costs less than cards for recurring billing.

FAQ

Common questions

How does GoCardless Direct Debit work?

Customers authorise a Direct Debit mandate once, then SwiftBooks Pro collects payments from their bank account via GoCardless when they're due.

Is it good for subscriptions and retainers?

Yes. Direct Debit is ideal for recurring billing such as subscriptions, memberships and monthly retainers.

Do customers have to authorise it?

Yes. Customers set up a Direct Debit mandate authorising you to collect payments via GoCardless.

Are collected payments matched to invoices?

Yes. Payments collected by GoCardless are reconciled against the relevant invoices automatically.

Bill it and forget it

Recurring revenue, collected for you.

Chasing recurring payments wastes time and delays cash. SwiftBooks Pro collects them automatically by Direct Debit.