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SEPA Direct Debit
Why did my SEPA direct debit payment fail?
A direct debit transaction can be rejected up to 5 working days after the direct debit date. If a direct debit fails, you can request the reason why it failed.…
3 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
How does SEPA Direct Debit work?
In order to get started with recurring payments you require the customer’s consent. This can be done via a first payment. It’s similar to a regular payment,…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
How do I activate SEPA Direct Debit as a payment method?
With SEPA Direct Debit you will be paid via an automatic transaction. This means that your customer doesn’t have to pay you manually. This is useful for…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
Can I raise the spending limit for SEPA Direct Debit?
With Mollie, your customer has a default spending limit of €1.000,- for SEPA Bank Transfer and SEPA Direct Debit. You can raise this limit to a maximum of…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
What is Mollie’s Creditor Identifier?
Mollie’s Creditor Identifier is: NL08ZZZ502057730000
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
How do I use Recurring Payments via Mollie?
With Recurring, you can periodically direct debit your customers, for instance for a subscription or a payment in installments. SEPA Direct Debit is a…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
What is an Unauthorised Direct Debit Report?
Your customer can reverse a direct debit payment within 8 weeks. Your customer also has the right to file an Unauthorised Direct Debit Report with the bank, up…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026
What is a SEPA Direct Debit chargeback?
When your customer pays with SEPA Direct Debit, they have up to 8 weeks from the purchase date to request a chargeback and reverse the payment. Once a customer…
1 min read
Updated Nov 1, 2026