Here's a few example email templates you could use to send your customers new authorisation requests via your own email account, so that they can begin making payments through GoCardless.
You would need to copy the general authorisation link from within your dashboard (via the Add Customers button on the Customers page) to paste into the appropriate place in the email.
1. New customers
Subject:
Welcome to [Company name]!
Body:
Dear [Customer name],
Welcome to [Company name], we are very excited to have you onboard as a new customer!
To complete your signup, please complete this form [insert hyperlink to your online mandate form] to set up your Direct Debit. This allows us to take future payment as and when due.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
2. Existing customers you want to move onto Direct Debit
Subject:
IMPORTANT – making payment to [Company name]
Body:
Dear [Name],
[Company name] is moving all customers to Direct Debit. Please note:
- Direct Debit will save you time
You will no longer need to pay manually each time. After you update your payment details (see below), your payments will be taken automatically each time they’re due. For your peace of mind, note that you are fully protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
- Please update your bank details by [date]
Please update your payment details here [insert hyperlink to your online mandate form] by [date], in time for when your next payment is due.
Our team is on hand to answer any questions - just reply to this email.
Kind Regards,
[Company name]
3. Existing customers you want to move onto Direct Debit (reminder)
Send as response to previous email.
Body:
Dear [Name],
Just a quick and kind reminder (please see the below email and action today if you can).
Please respond to this email if you have any questions or require assistance at all.
Kind Regards,
[Company name]