GoCardless

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GoCardless review

Canada · US · UKUpdated October 2026

GoCardless collects recurring payments straight from customers’ bank accounts by direct debit, which usually costs less than card processing and avoids failed payments from expired cards. It suits B2B SaaS companies and businesses that bill clients on a regular schedule.

PricingBank debit pricingPer payment
MethodBank debitNo cards needed
Best forRecurringSubscriptions and invoices
Available inCanada · US · UKPayment processors
Treasi’s take

Who GoCardless is best for

Choose GoCardless if…

B2B SaaS with monthly or annual invoices and businesses with high card fees on recurring payments.

Look elsewhere if…

Businesses selling to consumers by card.

GoCardless collects recurring payments straight from customers’ bank accounts by direct debit, which usually costs less than card processing and avoids failed payments from expired cards. It suits B2B SaaS companies and businesses that bill clients on a regular schedule.

Details

Fees, features and eligibility

Recurring billingRecurring collection built in
Bank debitsDirect debit is the core product
Card rateUp to 1% + 40¢ per payment
Monthly feeNo monthly fee on standard plans
TypeBank debit provider
CoverageGlobal
Best fitB2B SaaS and businesses billing regularly

Source: GoCardless published product information.

Pros and cons

What stands out

Pros

  • Lower cost than cards for recurring payments
  • No failed payments from expired cards

Cons

  • Not for one-off card payments
FAQs

GoCardless: common questions

What does GoCardless do?

It collects recurring payments directly from customers’ bank accounts.

Why use bank debits instead of cards?

They usually cost less and don’t fail when a card expires.

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