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SEPA Direct Debit

SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) Direct Debit was introduced by the European Payments Council to create a standardized payments infrastructure within the E.U. With SEPA Direct Debit, businesses can process one-off or recurring payments for E.U. customers, making it a key payment method for businesses looking to expand across Europe. Read more information on supported countries here.

Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain
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High retention rates: increase customer loyalty by offering a convenient “set it and forget it” payment method

Simplified processing for cross-border payments. Can be combined with iDEAL, Sofort, EPS and Bancontact to enhance recurring capabilities

Improved cost efficiency

Easy access to European markets

How it works

  • Mobile shopping cart screen with a T-shirt and backpack listed, showing prices, subtotal, shipping, and a checkout button
    Shopper proceeds to checkout
  • Checkout screen on a mobile app showing a T-shirt, a backpack, prices, and various payment methods including credit card and PayPal
    Shopper selects SEPA DD from the list of payment options
  • Mobile screen showing a shopping cart with a T-shirt and backpack, and the Adyen SEPA Direct Debit payment option
    Shopper provides the account holder name and IBAN
  • Confirmation screen with check mark indicating a successful order placement and 'Return home' button
    Payment complete

Features

Payment type
Direct debit
Channel
Online
Available in
Europe
Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain
Currencies
Settlement currency
EUR
Processing currency
EUR
Other
Refunds
Partial refunds
Multiple partial refunds
Multiple partial captures
3D Secure
Chargebacks
Local entity required
Sales day payout
Settlement delay
2 days
Recurring

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