SEPA Payment Gateway Overview
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) is a widely used payment system across Europe that enables secure and efficient transactions for businesses and individuals. It facilitates euro-denominated bank transfers, allowing seamless payments across 36 European countries, including all EU member states, the UK, and other participating nations. SEPA is particularly beneficial for businesses operating within the European market, as it simplifies cross-border payments by standardizing bank transfers and direct debits.

Supported Payment Methods: SEPA Credit Transfer & SEPA Direct Debit
SEPA provides two primary payment methods:

SEPA Credit Transfer (SCT): A fast and secure way to send one-time payments across SEPA-compliant bank accounts.
SEPA Direct Debit (SDD): A convenient solution for recurring payments, enabling businesses to collect funds automatically from customers’ bank accounts with their authorization.
These methods eliminate the complexities of traditional international bank transfers, ensuring cost-effective and reliable transactions for businesses and consumers alike.

Secure and Efficient Payment Processing for Businesses
SEPA offers a streamlined payment solution for e-commerce, subscription services, and in-app purchases. With its standardized format, businesses can reduce processing fees and improve transaction speed. SEPA payments are also backed by strong security protocols, ensuring encrypted transfers and compliance with EU banking regulations.

Connecting SEPA to Your Shopify Store Using CartDNA App
The CartDNA Shopify app provides an easy way to integrate SEPA payments with your Shopify store, allowing merchants to accept bank transfers directly from customers' European bank accounts. Once installed, CartDNA offers step-by-step guidance to connect SEPA with Shopify’s payment infrastructure.

To set up SEPA payments, businesses need to configure their bank account details and enable SEPA Credit Transfer or Direct Debit through the CartDNA app. The app ensures a smooth payment experience, bridging Shopify’s e-commerce functionalities with SEPA’s banking network.

With this integration, Shopify merchants in Europe can expand their reach while offering customers a fast, secure, and cost-efficient payment method through SEPA.