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Direct debit

Direct debit payments, made simple.

Receive invoice payments on autopilot. ZenPay collects funds automatically on each payment date, so you never have to chase a payment again.

A customer holding a phone, beside a bank icon and a payments list marked created, paid, paid and paid
What is direct debit?

A proven way to get paid on schedule.

Direct debit lets you collect funds automatically on payment dates. It is a proven payment method that still powers everyday business, widely used across Australia for recurring and scheduled payments, and a dependable way to manage regular cash flow.

Direct debit with ZenPay

Modernised for how you work.

ZenPay modernises direct debit by combining it with intuitive tools, automation and reporting, so it works better for your business.

Benefits

Why businesses choose direct debit.

Schedule payments

You are in charge of the payments, so you are paid the right amount, on time, every time.

Predictable cash flow

Collect payments automatically on a set schedule.

Streamlined reconciliation

Comprehensive electronic reporting makes reconciling customer payments much easier.

Flexible scheduling

Support weekly, fortnightly and monthly payment cycles.

Less payment chasing

Once set up, payments run automatically. No reminders required.

Less paperwork

Standardised templates for direct debit documentation keep confusion and mess to a minimum.

Direct debit vs PayTo

The right method for each payment.

ZenPay helps you decide when direct debit is the best fit and when PayTo may be a better option.

Direct debit compared with PayTo
FeatureDirect debitPayTo
SetupAuthority-basedBank-approved agreement
Payment speedScheduledNear real-time
Customer controlVia the businessVia the customer's bank
Best forFixed recurring paymentsReal-time payments
Ideal useLong-term schedulesModern payment flows
  • Direct debit remains a reliable option for scheduled payments.
  • PayTo is available for real-time and variable payment flows.

More about PayTo

How it works

Set up once. Get paid on schedule.

To set up automated, recurring payments, your customers only provide their payment details once, using a secure online form. Send them the payment link, or add the form to your website.

  1. Create a direct debit authoritySend your customer a secure payment link, or add the form to your website, so they can set up payments their way.
  2. Your customer authorisesThey enter their details once through your payment link and authorise payments from their nominated account.
  3. Payments flow automaticallyOn each payment date, funds are securely transferred straight into your linked business account.
A ZenPay Set up Direct Debit form in a browser, asking for account holder name, BSB number and account number
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Direct debit, reimagined for enterprise scale.

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