# SEPA Direct Debit

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After you have created a gateway, you can use it again on any number of funnels.
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## Before you start

Make sure you:

* [Enable **Funnelish Pay**](/start/collecting-payments.md), before you try adding a payment gateway.
* Add a [**payment form**](/start/funnel-builder/editor-forms.md) to a funnel step.
* Have an active [**Stripe account.**](https://stripe.com/)

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SEPA Direct Debit only processes payments in euros.
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After you have created a gateway, you can use it again on any number of funnels.
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## Create a gateway

1. Open a funnel step.
2. Click the payment form field.
3. In the left settings panel, click **Edit payment** **options**.
4. Click **Connect a new gateway.**
5. In the pop-up window, click **SEPA Direct Debit through Stripe.**

<figure><img src="/files/Ma4Bo3Q7tF1M7D13SsEl" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Sepa Direct Debit through Stripe</p></figcaption></figure>

## Connect

On the New gateway window:

1. Enter a unique Gateway name. This name is for internal use, it is not visible in the funnel.
2. Click the **Connect** button. The app opens **Stripe** in a new tab.
3. Log in and connect to a Stripe account or create a new one.

<figure><img src="/files/mIopgEFl5wgc107kK4fF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connect Sepa Direct Debit to Stripe</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Click **Save changes**.

## Updating your Stripe account

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1. Log in to your **Stripe** account.
2. Click the **Settings** gear in the top right corner.
3. Click **Payment methods** on the Product settings page.
4. Scroll down to **Bank debits** heading.
5. Locate **SEPA Direct Debit**.
6. Click the **Turn On** button. Stripe changes the button to a green checkmark.

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* Stripe displays a message about webhooks. **Read the terms** and if you agree, click **Request access** to enable SEPA Direct Debit.

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* Stripe may ask for additional information before enabling the service, such as identity verification. Click the **Provide info** button and follow the steps to activate this payment method.

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