Description

The GoCardless gateway connects the WooCommerce checkout to GoCardless direct debit, processing automatic bank charges in GBP, EUR and other supported currencies without requiring the customer’s credit card. Designed for those who bill monthly fees, installments, and recurring invoices in Europe and the United Kingdom, it replaces manual remittance with transfers debited directly from the buyer’s bank account after the initial authorization.

Key Features of the GoCardless Gateway

  • Direct debit at checkout
    Adds the GoCardless option among WooCommerce’s standard payment methods.
  • Customer bank mandate
    Collects the buyer’s authorization once for future automatic charges.
  • Order status synchronized
    Updates the order as GoCardless confirms, fails, or refunds the charge.
  • Support for multiple currencies
    Accepts transactions in GBP, EUR and other currencies enabled by the GoCardless account.
  • Sandbox for testing
    Lets you validate the entire payment flow in a staging environment before enabling it in production.

Benefits of the GoCardless Gateway

  • Lower fee per transaction
    Bank debit is often cheaper than card for mid-range and high tickets.
  • Recurring billing without friction
    After the mandate, subsequent charges happen without any new customer interaction.
  • Fewer card chargebacks
    The direct debit flow reduces the incidence of disputes compared to credit networks.
  • Automated reconciliation
    Status returns to WooCommerce, eliminating the manual cross-checking of bank statements.

Who the GoCardless Gateway Is Recommended For?

  • Anyone selling to the European or UK market and needing to bill in GBP or EUR.
  • You who run subscriptions, monthly plans, or installments in WooCommerce.
  • Anyone who prefers direct bank debit instead of card to reduce acquiring fees.
  • B2B businesses that receive recurring invoices from corporate customers via authorized debit.

How to Download the GoCardless Gateway

The GoCardless Gateway is available for download here on Ultrapack. After obtaining the .zip file, install it in Plugins > Add New > Upload plugin, select the package, and activate it. With WooCommerce already running, the GoCardless option appears in the payments tab of the admin panel so you can enter the API credentials.

Built for those who need to charge direct debit without setting up their own integration with the GoCardless API, this gateway shortens the line between the sale in WooCommerce and bank settlement. It combines quick configuration in the admin, automatic status synchronization, and multi-currency support, creating a concrete card alternative for recurring operations and recurring tickets in Europe.

Frequently asked questions

Is WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway GPL-licensed?

Yes. WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway cost at Ultrapack?

WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway include updates?

Yes. The current version of WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway is 2.9.8, published at Ultrapack on Oct 29, 2025. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WooCommerce GoCardless Gateway goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.