How to Set Up Variable Direct Debit in the UK
Learn the relevant steps to set up variable direct debit for your customers in the UK.
Getting paid is a key moment for your business - it means that your product fit and marketing strategy has hit the mark and customers are happy to exchange their hard earned cash for the goods and services you offer. But while it may sound simple, ensuring a smooth payment journey and the process of getting paid can be really complex for your customers.
With Wise Business, we're constantly working on solutions to make payments pain-free for your customers in multiple currencies and a variety of methods to ensure their money arrives in your account fast, safely, and with low fees.
Whether you're getting paid by customers online or by your clients, the Wise Business account offers numerous ways for you to receive money in multiple currencies. From local account details in 8+ currencies, payment links, card payments to direct debit, these options can streamline the process of receiving payments and help to reduce the cost of international transactions for you and your customers. Let's take a look at all the payment methods to make the most of your Wise Business account.
Did you know you can pay your team members, suppliers and invoices in 40+ currencies with your Wise Business account? Simply open a balance and start sending fast, transparent and low fee international payments! Learn more about ways to pay here. |
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Key features of the Wise Business account
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Create professional invoices for free and send them directly to your clients from within your Wise Business account. Our user-friendly interface makes the process straightforward, fast, and efficient.
Download your invoice as a PDF file or send it directly to your client or customer from your account. They will receive an email with a pay button to easily process payment.
- Choose ‘Payments’ from your homepage or click 'Request'
- Select ‘Invoices’ and then ‘New invoice’
- Choose how to get paid
- Pick a currency and a payment method
- Preview the invoice before you download it or send it directly from within your account
- Get paid into your local account details
Create an Invoice
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Use Quick Pay to get paid repeatedly. No need to constantly update a link or reshare your account details. Create your unique Quick Pay link and QR code once, and use it to receive payments over and over. Customers can use it to pay you quickly, and if they use Wise to do it, you’ll pay no fees to receive the money.
The Wise Business account enables you to set up local account details in over 9 currencies, including British pounds (GBP), Euros (EUR), or Australian dollars (AUD). This helps you to get paid like a local business, and eliminates the need to visit physical branches and fill out complex paperwork in another country. You can open local account details in the click of a button and start sharing them with clients and customers straight away.
Plus your customers can pay you in the currency that works for them, without having to pay hefty currency conversion fees.
To set up local account details:
Once you have your Wise Business account, setting up your local account details is easy and only takes a few clicks:
How to set up local account details
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In addition to the local account details, your business can also get paid in 19+ currencies via the Swift network, with global account details, which enable you to receive even more payments from customers and clients all over the world. Global account details are available in the following currencies: AUD, NZD, SGD, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, HKD, CHF, CZK, JPY, HUF, BGN, AED, RON, UGX, ZAR, CNY, and ILS.
This means that you can now receive business payments in 17 currencies, allowing more customers to pay you in the currency they prefer.
Global account details explained
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What is the difference between local and global account details?
If you're receiving in 8+ currencies including EUR, and GBP, local account details allow your customers to pay you free of charge to you and your customers because there are no conversion fees involved in this transaction and we do not charge Wise Business customers to hold local account details.
These account details, such as an account number and sort code, IBAN or BIC code allow your customers to pay you as if you were a local operating just across town. Payments normally arrive in your account very quickly, especially if your customer is using Wise to send the money.
Global account details allow you to receive payments via the international Swift network in 13 currencies. This means that if you're based in the UK and your customer is in Australia and wants to pay you in AUD, they can set up a Swift payment via their bank rather than exchanging money into GBP. It is up to your sender's bank how much they charge for Swift payments. We also charge a small fee per transaction, which varies according to the currency you choose to get paid into. We will always tell you up front what the fees are.
Ensure more regular revenues by allowing your customers to set up direct debits for one-off bank transfers, subscriptions or recurring payments. Provide them with your account details to get paid on time, every time via direct debits, reducing the risk or missed or late payments.
To set up direct debits:
Payment links streamline the process of getting paid. Simply set up a single use or reusable payment link in your desired currency and allow your customers to pay you quickly via bank transfer.
If you have a product or service with a set price, you can also set up Reusable Payment Links. These enable you to charge different customers the same amount without the need to set up a new payment link every time.
To generate a payment request link:
Request payments online from customers near and far - just generate an invoice, share your payment link, and get paid directly into your Wise Business account. If you need to convert the money into another currency, you can do so at the mid-market rate with no hidden fees. |
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Wise Business supports withdrawals from various platforms, including e-commerce sites and payment getaways. You can withdraw earnings directly into your Wise Business account from Amazon, Shopify, Stripe, Etsy, and more. Whether you withdraw in GBP or EUR, or any other of the 9+ currencies you can receive with local account details, we don't charge you to withdraw money.
You can always convert them into a more suitable currency in your Wise Business account with fast, transparent, low fee international transactions.
Receive money from Amazon
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Did you know Wise can automatically detect when you are requesting a payment from a customer who has a Wise account? We will then offer them the option to pay you from their Wise account free of charge in 40+ currencies. You can also generate a QR code for customers to scan and pay directly into your Wise account. This seamless payment system is ideal for businesses with international clients or customers, offering a convenient and efficient way to get paid on time and in the right currency.
Wise Business customers in the EEA and UK can also get paid by credit or debit card. Once approved, you can start accepting card payments in multiple currencies including GBP, EUR, NOK, HUF and others. We'll notify you when customers pay and provide proof of payment for your record keeping. Find out more about how to get paid by card.
And there you have it! The Wise Business account provides 9 different ways to get paid by customers around the world. The flexibility to receive payments in multiple currencies, along with low fees for international payments, makes Wise Business an essential partner in your plans to go global. Whether you're a small business seeking to expand internationally or an e-commerce seller looking for an efficient international payment solution, Wise Business helps you to pay, get paid and manage multiple currencies and make the payments experience fast and more seamless for your value customers. All in one international business account.
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