GiveWp GoCardless Gateway Add-on

GiveWp GoCardless Gateway - Direct Payment Integration for Donations

GiveWp GoCardless Gateway is an extension that allows you to accept bank payments (Direct Debit) directly into GiveWP-based donation forms. The plugin integrates GoCardless mechanisms, enabling single transfers and recurring mandate payments (SEPA, BACS/UK), simplifying donor subscription management and minimizing the risk of card-related refunds.

Key Features of GiveWp GoCardless Gateway

• Support for one-off and recurring donations – Support for single and recurring donations with automatic mandate processing.
• Bank mandate handling – creation and verification of mandates via GoCardless flows (redirect flow), compliant with PSD2/Strong Customer Authentication regulations where required.
• Integration with GiveWP forms – payments available directly on existing donation forms, preserving field logic and donor samples.
• Webhooks and payment statuses – Automatically update donation statuses based on events sent from GoCardless, including redemption confirmations, declines, and refunds.
• WordPress admin panel - view active mandates, payment schedules and transaction history without leaving the WP dashboard.
• Sandbox testing capability – configure test and production modes with separate API keys.
• Multi-currency and multi-region support – Support for GoCardless supported billing systems, including SEPA and UK Direct Debit.
• Refund and Cancellation Management – Payment status integration simplifies the process of canceling subscriptions and processing refunds.

Benefits for organizations and donors

Implementing the GiveWp GoCardless Gateway brings tangible benefits to NGOs, foundations, and fundraising projects. Switching to bank payments reduces transaction costs compared to payment cards, reduces chargebacks, and facilitates the acquisition of long-term donors through automatic settlement of recurring payments. The mandate authorization process is intuitive and secure for donors, resulting in higher form completion rates.

• Higher donor retention with simple bank subscriptions.
• Lower transaction fees and lower risk of returns.
• Improved user experience – faster, more secure payment process without having to enter card details.
• Easier reporting and billing thanks to data centralization in GiveWP.

Applications and use cases

GiveWp GoCardless Gateway is ideal for applications where stable donation revenue and low operating costs are key. Examples include:

• Foundations collecting regular monthly support from donors.
• Charities running annual campaigns with recurring contributions.
• Clubs, associations and local initiatives accepting membership fees via Direct Debit.
• Campaigns arising from long-term adoption/care programs where recurring payments are required.

Requirements and implementation

• GoCardless account with active API access - required to authorize fines and process payments.
• GiveWP plugin installed and activated - the extension acts as a payment gateway for GiveWP forms.
• SSL certificate on the website - a security requirement for redirection and payment data processing.
• Configuring API keys (sandbox and live) and enabling webhooks support in the GoCardless panel.

GiveWp GoCardless Gateway combines the flexibility of GiveWp with the reliability of GoCardless to offer a complete bank donation processing solution. This allows organizations to automate donations, improve conversion rates, and provide a more stable funding stream for their operations.