An amount for each client
Configure a recurring amount for the customer's service. A maintenance contract and an agency retainer can have different prices.
SEPA Direct Debit · Mollie
Automate monthly payments with SEPA Direct Debit
Collect your agency retainers, consulting fees and recurring services through your existing Mollie account. Choose an amount and schedule for each client, without installing a webshop.
Business €20/month · Provider fees apply separately
- Customer-specific amounts
- Your own Mollie account
- French and other eligible SEPA IBANs
Illustrative agency schedule
Your monthly client collections
| Client / service | Amount | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Client A · Website maintenance | €150 | 5 November 2026 |
| Client B · SEO retainer | €650 | 10 November 2026 |
| Client C · Advertising management | €900 | 15 November 2026 |
Monthly · Valid mandate required
Example amounts and dates. The scheduled collection date is different from bank processing and payout timing.
Recurring billing for service businesses
Keep the client agreement, authorization and collection schedule connected.
A schedule that fits the agreement
Choose the monthly interval and a future start date. Review the next billing date before activating the subscription.
No webshop to install
Use PayRequest to manage customers, mandates and subscriptions. You do not need to build a shopping cart or maintain a payment integration.
From approved Mollie account to monthly collections
Already approved for SEPA Direct Debit in Mollie? Connect that account and configure the customer journey in PayRequest.
- 1
Connect Mollie and activate Business
Create your PayRequest account, connect your existing Mollie account and contact our team to activate Business. Confirm SEPA Direct Debit is enabled for the live Mollie profile.
- 2
Add the customer and their authorization
Register a usable signed mandate or send the customer an authorization link. Check that the resulting mandate is valid before collecting.
- 3
Define the amount and monthly schedule
Create the customer's recurring subscription, select automatic mandate-based collection, set the amount, monthly interval and intended future start date.
- 4
Review and monitor the collections
Verify the next billing date and communicate the agreed amount and schedule. Follow the actual payment status and investigate failures or revoked mandates.
Two ways to authorize SEPA collections
An IBAN identifies the account. A valid mandate establishes the customer's authorization.
Already have a signed mandate?
Register it from the customer's mandate controls. Enter the account holder, IBAN and signature date, with BIC and mandate reference where applicable. Keep the signed evidence yourself and confirm the mandate covers the collecting business and agreed payments.
Read the existing-mandate guideNeed the customer to authorize?
Send the PayRequest authorization link. The customer can enter their IBAN and authorize directly, or use an available first-payment route. After authorization, check the mandate status before starting automatic collections.
Read the Mollie setup walkthroughEntering bank details does not create consent. A mandate from another creditor or a revoked mandate may require fresh authorization.
Know the costs before you start
Business costs €20 per month. Standard payments have no PayRequest transaction fee while your paid plan is active; Mollie's processing fees remain separate.
PayRequest Business
€20 / month
Activation through our team. Contact us with the email address of your PayRequest account.
Standard PayRequest payment fee
0%
Applies with an active paid plan. An individually agreed account rate takes precedence.
Mollie processing and exceptions
Your Mollie rate
Use your account's SEPA rate. Returns, disputes and other exceptional operations can have additional provider charges.
Custom-work commission payments have a separate 2% PayRequest fee, capped at €25 per payment, on every plan. Taxes depend on the applicable billing treatment.
Compare current plansQuestions before your first collection
Can I collect from French IBANs through Mollie?
Yes, eligible French bank accounts can be used for SEPA Direct Debit. You need an enabled Mollie live profile and a valid customer mandate. A French IBAN does not remove account eligibility or authorization requirements.
Can every customer have a different amount and date?
Yes. Configure each customer's recurring amount, monthly interval and intended future start date, then verify the next billing date shown by PayRequest. Bank processing and payout may happen later.
Does the client always have to make a first payment?
No. PayRequest supports registration of a usable existing signed SEPA mandate and a direct IBAN authorization route. A first payment is another available authorization route; confirm the resulting mandate is valid.
Do I need an online store or a developer?
You do not need to install a webshop or develop a Mollie API integration. PayRequest provides customer, mandate and subscription controls for your recurring service collections.
Are recurring invoices the same as automatic direct debits?
No. Invoice-based billing asks the customer to pay. Automatic SEPA collection charges the authorized bank account through a valid mandate. Select the mandate-based route when you want automatic collections.
How do I activate Business?
Create a PayRequest account, connect your approved Mollie account and contact our team with your account email. Business is activated through the team at €20 per month. Confirm the customer mandate and schedule before the first collection.
Is there a limit on each SEPA collection?
Mollie currently documents a default maximum of €1,000 per SEPA Direct Debit transaction. Check the limit approved for your account before scheduling a larger collection. Higher amounts require the appropriate provider approval.
Put your monthly client collections on a schedule
Connect Mollie, authorize your clients and let PayRequest manage the recurring billing workflow.