Announcement: SEPA Direct Debit Payments Refresh ---

Apr 29, 2023

In the case of selling computer software around the world it is crucial that you offer your buyers payment options that are both easy to use andconvenient to customers. This helps ease the buying experience and leads to a higher rate of customer purchase as well as revenues.

It assists sellers in this process by providing a range of payment options. One such payment method that is among the most commonly utilized in the European Union -- is SEPA Direct Debit. Not only does this help to make it easier for people to pay across borders within the EU however, it also aids in reducing the chance of payment transactions which fail.

With  the newly introduced SEPA Direct Debit features that enable sellers to accept payments within the SEPA area, but can also access chargeback management, and make refunds using the application.

What exactly is SEPA Direct Debit? How does it Work?

SEPA (Single EURO Payments Area) is an network for transactions that has been implemented across the EU as well as a handful of other nations that allow consumers as well as businesses to cashless euro payments by credit transfer or direct debit everywhere within the SEPA region.

Anyone who is in the SEPA region is able to make a the direct debit transaction for Euros regardless of what your bank's currency is based in. This is easier to do and reduces the costs associated in cross-border transactions.

 checkout screen showing SEPA direct debit payments options

By using SEPA Direct Debit, also known as SEPA Direct Debit, customers send money through the bank-to-bank transfer, which is similar to ACH (Automated Clearing House) within North America. The standard timeframe for clearing takes between 2 and 5 business days which allows for simple, non-intrusive payment to individuals as well as companies.

What are the benefits of using SEPA Direct Debit?

The SEPA serves more than 529 million people Any business that is trying to grow their international reach would be foolish to ignore offering SEPA payments to prospective customers.

To make use of SEPA Direct Debit with , users need to log in our website for support within two working days. The service will be available through their site.

In this case, the process of collecting money from customers is the same as any other payment. Customers can make use of SEPA Direct Debit. This will be visible if they reside in one of the areas, as detailed in our document. The client selects the type of payment and then enter the details required, and can complete their purchase.

 checkout screen with price and SEPA direct debit payment information

It's not just easy to setup SEPA Direct Debit from the seller portal however, it also provides a number of advantages to sellers looking to increase their presence in the global market

  • The reach of the company has more than 500 million potential customers within the EU.
  • Conversion rate increased by making it easier to purchase for European clients, as only a quarter of European clients use credit cards.
  • Reduced failure rate of transactions as a result the bank-to-bank connection that is used to SEPA Direct Debit.
  • Increased retention by removing of payment failures because of cancelling or expiring credit card.

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