Payment by subscription,
simply
Automate
recurring incomeIncrease
your conversion rateLimit
operating costsPayment by subscription,
a demanding model
Make it easy for your customers
to collect their money
Go further in optimising the payment of your subscriptions, by automating card or SEPA direct debits
Credit card debit
Strong authentication of the holder at the time of subscription
Automatic direct debit at each payment date
Customer notifications when updates are required
Direct debit
Electronic signature of the mandate from a secure area
Automatic triggering according to maturity
Monitoring of payment status (accepted, rejected, disputed, etc.)
Autonomy and safety
without compromise
A customer administration portal
Your day-to-day management
fully automated
Dynamic planning
Plan direct debits at fixed or variable intervals (monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.), with immediate or deferred start. Adaptable to all company subscription models.
Automated tracking
Automate follow-up and communication tasks. When a due date approaches, the customer is informed and then debited according to the terms of the subscription.
Programmed retry
Set up retry attempts in case of failure. You decide when and how often CentralPay will automatically retry.
Turn subscription payments into
a performance driver
CentralPay makes paying by subscription simple and advantageous for everyone
For you
Get paid more and better, effortlessly
A regular flow that makes it easier to project and secure your sales over the long term.
Limit the number of incidents thanks to automatic reminders and status monitoring.
Planning, triggering, monitoring and reconciliation: every stage is automated.
For your customers
An unrivalled payment experience
Once the mandate has been signed or the card has been registered, payments are automatically debited.
Your customers receive alerts and can manage their subscriptions from their portal.
DSP2-compliant, with strong authentication and secure hosting of payment data.
Our subscription-based payment solution
The subscription payment solution is aimed at merchants with a business model based on the payment of recurring fixed or variable fees:
- Fixed recurring subscriptions: Periodic payment of a defined amount, which is fixed until the customer cancels (e.g. monthly or annual subscription).
- Variable recurring subscriptions: Periodic payment of a defined sum, where the amount to be paid varies (e.g. pay-as-you-go subscription, freemium model, discount subscription, etc.).
Setting up a SEPA direct debit differs from setting up a credit card direct debit.
A SEPA direct debit mandate must be issued and signed, specifying the authorized direct debit conditions.
- The merchant collects the information required to issue the mandate (surname, first name, IBAN, BIC, etc.) and sends it to the customer.
- The payer checks the information and signs the mandate.
- Funds are automatically debited according to the payment plan.
In the case of a direct debit initiated on a credit card, no contract is signed between the merchant and the cardholder.
- Payers enter their card code, expiry date and CVV on the dedicated form.
- It operates the 3DSecure process to authenticate the transaction.
- The funds are automatically debited from your credit card according to the payment plan.
To determine which is best for your business, several factors need to be taken into account:
- Activity: The average amount of your direct debits, the desired sales path and the habits of your target customers.
- Location: Depending on the country you're addressing, make sure you choose the direct debit type adapted to those areas.
- Potential risks: Particular attention must be paid to the limits and expiry dates of the supports.
- Costs: Payment by credit card and SDD involve different costs, depending on the risks and external charges associated with their use.
In general :
- If you offer B2C and B2B subscriptions for small amounts, opt for credit card direct debit.
- If you offer B2C and B2B subscriptions in larger amounts, payment by SEPA direct debit will be the most suitable.
Several factors can cause direct debit failures (insufficient funds, rejections...), and impact your cash flow. CentralPay lets you set up new payment attempts, made in the event of failure, to automatically collect your outstanding receivables.
Who is the subscription payment solution for?
The subscription payment solution is aimed at merchants with a business model based on the payment of recurring fixed or variable fees:
- Fixed recurring subscriptions: Periodic payment of a defined amount, which is fixed until the customer cancels (e.g. monthly or annual subscription).
- Variable recurring subscriptions: Periodic payment of a defined sum, where the amount to be paid varies (e.g. pay-as-you-go subscription, freemium model, discount subscription, etc.).
How do I set up a direct debit subscription payment?
Setting up a SEPA direct debit differs from setting up a credit card direct debit.
A SEPA direct debit mandate must be issued and signed, specifying the authorized direct debit conditions.
- The merchant collects the information required to issue the mandate (surname, first name, IBAN, BIC, etc.) and sends it to the customer.
- The payer checks the information and signs the mandate.
- Funds are automatically debited according to the payment plan.
In the case of a direct debit initiated on a credit card, no contract is signed between the merchant and the cardholder.
- Payers enter their card code, expiry date and CVV on the dedicated form.
- It operates the 3DSecure process to authenticate the transaction.
- The funds are automatically debited from your credit card according to the payment plan.
What payment method choose for my subscriptions?
To determine which is best for your business, several factors need to be taken into account:
- Activity: The average amount of your direct debits, the desired sales path and the habits of your target customers.
- Location: Depending on the country you’re addressing, make sure you choose the direct debit type adapted to those areas.
- Potential risks: Particular attention must be paid to the limits and expiry dates of the supports.
- Costs: Payment by credit card and SDD involve different costs, depending on the risks and external charges associated with their use.
In general :
- If you offer B2C and B2B subscriptions for small amounts, opt for credit card direct debit.
- If you offer B2C and B2B subscriptions in larger amounts, payment by SEPA direct debit will be the most suitable.
What happens if the payment fails?
Several factors can cause direct debit failures (insufficient funds, rejections…), and impact your cash flow. CentralPay lets you set up new payment attempts, made in the event of failure, to automatically collect your outstanding receivables.

