GoCardless + Frihet
Collect recurring payments by SEPA direct debit with automatic reconciliation.
Connect GoCardless nowWhat this integration does
GoCardless enables you to collect payments directly from your customers' bank accounts via SEPA direct debit. Frihet's integration automates the entire cycle: mandate setup, payment collection, reconciliation, and failure handling. It is the ideal solution for businesses with recurring billing in Europe.
When a payment is collected, Frihet automatically matches it to the corresponding invoice and marks it as paid. Failed payments trigger alerts and update the invoice status, so your accounts receivable always reflects reality.
For subscription businesses, retainer-based services, or any model with predictable recurring payments, GoCardless through Frihet eliminates the friction of chasing bank transfers and the fees of card processing.
Features
- SEPA Direct Debit mandate management
- Automatic payment collection on invoice due dates
- Real-time payment status sync: pending, confirmed, failed
- Failed payment alerts with automatic retry scheduling
- Lower transaction fees compared to card payments
- Recurring payment schedules for subscriptions and retainers
- Multi-currency direct debit support (EUR, GBP, SEK, DKK)
How to set it up
- 1
Connect your GoCardless account
Go to Settings > Integrations and click Connect GoCardless. You'll be redirected to GoCardless to authorize Frihet with the necessary permissions.
- 2
Set up customer mandates
For each customer who will pay by direct debit, create a mandate in GoCardless. You can send mandate requests directly from Frihet.
- 3
Link invoices to direct debit
Configure Frihet to automatically create GoCardless payment requests when invoices are issued to customers with active mandates.
- 4
Configure failure handling
Set up what happens when a payment fails: automatic retry after X days, notification to your team, and customer email reminder.
Use cases
Subscription business in Europe
Collect monthly subscription fees via SEPA direct debit. Lower fees than cards, higher success rates, and no expired card issues.
Consultancy with retainer clients
Set up monthly direct debit for retainer clients. Payments are collected automatically on the invoice due date with no action needed.
Property management
Collect rent from multiple tenants via direct debit. Frihet generates monthly invoices, GoCardless collects the payment, and reconciliation is automatic.
Gym or membership business
Monthly membership fees collected automatically. Members set up a mandate once and never need to remember to pay again.
Frequently asked questions
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