# 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**](https://docs.funnelish.com/start/collecting-payments), before you try adding a payment gateway.
* Add a [**payment form**](https://docs.funnelish.com/start/funnel-builder/editor-forms) 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.**
Sepa Direct Debit through Stripe
## 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.
Connect Sepa Direct Debit to Stripe
4. Click **Save changes**.
## Updating your Stripe account
The final step requires some customizations on your Stripe account.
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.
* Stripe displays a message about webhooks. **Read the terms** and if you agree, click **Request access** to enable SEPA Direct Debit.
* 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.
