Announcement: SEPA Direct Debit Payments Refresh ---

Apr 29, 2023

If you're selling software globally it is crucial to provide buyers options for payment that make it easy andconvenient for buyers. This reduces the friction of shopping and results in more customers and revenue.

aids sellers around the world with a variety of different payment methods. One option -- which is one of the most well-known among those in the European Union -- is SEPA Direct Debit. This method does more than facilitate payments that cross borders across the EU and, in addition, assists in decreasing the chance of failed transactions.

With the addition of SEPA Direct Debit capabilities that sellers now have the capability to accept payment not only within the SEPA area, but also be able to gain access to chargeback control and offer refunds via the application.

What exactly do you know about SEPA Direct Debit? What exactly can make it successful?

SEPA (Single EURO Payments Area) is a network that facilitates transactions, which was established throughout the EU and some of the adjacent countries. SEPA lets businesses and users to conduct Euro transactions cash-free using a either direct or credit card at any point inside the SEPA zone.

Anybody who's located in the SEPA region is able to make direct debit transactions using Euros regardless of what is the currency their account is credited with. This makes it easier to do and is less costly when transborder transactions are made.

 checkout screen showing SEPA direct debit payments options

In the event of a SEPA Direct Debit the purchasers pay through the interbank transfer system, which is similar to ACH (Automated Clearing House) in North America. In most cases, the transaction is cleared between two to five days. It permits a simple and non-obtrusive payments for individuals as well as companies.

What are the benefits of using SEPA Direct Debit?

As SEPA services over 529 million customers firms that are interested in expanding their reach internationally should not be afraid to think about providing SEPA payment to customers who are interested in SEPA.

In order to make use of SEPA Direct Debits the seller has to make an inquiry through the support portal within two days, the transaction is visible on their website.

In this instance, the procedure for obtaining money from customers is similar to that of any other kind of transaction. Customers can make use of SEPA Direct Debit. This will be shown if they live in any of the areas that are listed in our documentation. The client will pick the method of payment, enter their information, and finally, complete their transaction.

 checkout screen with price and SEPA direct debit payment information

It's not difficult to set up SEPA Direct Debit through the website that the vendor. It also offers a variety of advantages for sellers wanting to grow their business into the international market

  • Greater reach and coverage to over 500 million potential clients in the EU.
  • Higher conversion rates, making shopping easier for European customers as more than half of European customers use credit card..
  • Reduced failure rate of payments is due to the bank-tobank connection with SEPA Direct Debit.
  • More retention thanks to the removal of failed payments due to credit card expiration or cancellation.

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