Payment service provider / Cross-border payments / DIRECTORY
GoCardless
An independent overview of GoCardless's public criteria. CrystalCore helps assess fit, prepare the KYB pack and navigate the application process without promising approval.
Payment service provider / Cross-border payments
United Kingdom · Europe · United States · Canada · Australia · New Zealand
REST API · Hosted payment pages · Billing integrations
August 9, 2026
Best fit and business types
Sole traders, registered companies, partnerships, charities or nonprofits, and trusts where the relevant form is supported.
Capabilities
- Direct debit collection
- Open Banking payments
- Recurring and one-off bank payments
How onboarding works
Online for standard merchants; U.S. and enterprise or platform use cases may require sales contact.
Baseline eligibility
A business entity in the supported onboarding matrix, a local payout account, and a lawful debit model with proper consent.
Restrictions and risk review
This is a bank-payment provider, not a card acquirer; unauthorised third-party collection, illegal activity, and models outside scheme or risk rules are prohibited.
Channels and integrations
Official sources
Public information reviewed on August 9, 2026. Criteria may change without notice, so current requirements are reconfirmed with the organisation before applying.
IMPORTANT / NO APPROVAL GUARANTEE
This page is informational and does not state a partnership between CrystalCore and GoCardless. Availability depends on company jurisdiction, UBO residence and citizenship, activity, markets, turnover and an independent KYC/KYB/AML review. GoCardless makes the final decision.