Introduction
SEPA is a payment method which can be configured and used with Perfect Gym. In this article, we will describe the process of SEPA payment method configuration and its general functions.
- This article will be helpful for PG Champions, Administrators and employees of the Finance team.
- This article describes the process of implementing the SEPA payment method and its daily use.
Before you start
Make sure that SEPA is available as a payment method in your country, in this article, you can find the list of payment providers.
Feature description
SEPA is a European payment system that operates in 27 EU countries, as well as Switzerland, the UK, Vatican City, Monaco, Andorra, and three EEA countries (Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein). However, Perfect Gym doesn't support SEPA in all of these countries. You can find the list of Payment Providers' integrations in the Before you start section.
To use SEPA, the client needs to have an agreement with a local bank. Clubs and organizations can benefit from SEPA by using it to collect payments from their members, such as membership fees and other dues. This helps them maintain a stable cash flow.
The process involves creating files with the collected payments in PGM. However, the club needs to manually download and upload these files. Before making a payment, the club needs to authorize it, and this authorization process must be arranged with their local bank. This part of the process happens outside of PGM. After uploading the payment file to the bank, they will send back a response file, which must be uploaded back into PGM. This updates the balances of the club members. The efficiency of this money collection process can be monitored in PGM Reports.
In summary, SEPA is a convenient way for clubs to handle Direct Debit payments and maintain their finances effectively.
Below, you can find articles related to each step of SEPA use: