Ahmed Raza @arahmedraza

GoCardless Subscription Integration

Enabled recurring direct debit payments using GoCardless — opening up SEPA and EU markets for the client.

    "Direct debit was a must for European users — and this integration helped us launch there confidently."
  

The Problem

The client was expanding into the EU and needed to support SEPA-compliant direct debit payments. Their current Stripe-only setup didn’t support this and made them lose leads in Germany, France, and Spain.

The Solution

I implemented GoCardless as a new payment option for subscriptions. It was seamlessly integrated into the existing checkout. I used GoCardless’s API to handle mandates, create recurring billing plans, and update users via webhooks.

The Result

After launch, conversion rates from EU users improved by 22%, and payment failure rates dropped. The team could now scale subscriptions to new markets with confidence and no need for local banking hacks.

GoCardless Payment Integration Screenshot

GoCardless API Recurring Payments SEPA Support Subscription Billing API Integration