GoCardless

About GoCardless

GoCardless is a global leader in bank debit and recurring bank-to-bank payments, ideal for subscriptions and invoicing.

What GoCardless supports

Bank Direct Debit and open banking (UK/EU/AU/NZ/CA/US) — one-time and recurring.

• Payment methods: Direct debit (ACH, SEPA, BACS), open banking
• Where it works: UK, Europe, US, Australia and more
• Billing: one-off and recurring subscription payments
• Price: free for every PremiumPress member

Setting up GoCardless in PremiumPress

Activate the free plugin, then open your theme’s payment settings and add your GoCardless credentials:

• Access token — GoCardless Dashboard → Developers → Create → Access token (read-write).
• Webhook secret — Recommended — enables reliable confirmation, renewals and cancellations. Add a webhook endpoint in GoCardless → Developers

Direct Debit payments clear over a few days; access is granted once the mandate/payment is set up. Currencies: GBP, EUR, SEK, DKK, AUD, NZD, CAD, USD. The plugin requires PremiumPress 12.

GoCardless plugin FAQ

What do I need to set up GoCardless in WordPress?

You'll need a GoCardless account and its Access token and Webhook secret, which you enter in your PremiumPress theme's payment settings. The plugin itself is free for members.

Does GoCardless support recurring subscriptions?

Yes — GoCardless supports recurring subscription billing through your PremiumPress theme, so you can charge members or customers on a schedule.

How does the GoCardless checkout work?

One-time payments and recurring subscriptions via a hosted Billing Request flow, with authoritative status checks and a signed webhook for renewals and cancellations.