Support a better financial future for football. Refer clubs in your league and you and the club will get £100 for each club that processes £2,000 in payments with GoCardless. Ts&Cs apply.
Log in to your GoCardless dashboard and click the "Refer and earn" button to generate your unique link.
Share however works best for you and the clubs in your league. WhatsApp, email, or even on calls. Download our Guide and Toolkit below for ready-to-use GoCardless assets that will help you successfully talk technical.
Each club will go through your referral link to sign up to GoCardless. They will create an account, verify, and add their bank details to get set up. From there, they can start collecting payments.
Once a club signs up via your link and collects their first £2,000, we’ll credit your GoCardless account's with £100. Accept your £100 in credit, Amazon vouchers, or a charitable donation. Whatever you prefer.
Tactical perfection for payments
Predictable revenue, less stress
Stop the uncertainty of late payments. Whether it’s monthly subs or one-off fees, we make it easy for members to pay on time through automated and instant bank payments.
No more chasing
Say goodbye to awkward conversations and "nudge" texts to parents or players. Payments are collected automatically, meaning you can stop being a debt collector and get back to the game.
Protect your budget
Protect your club budget by moving away from high card transaction fees and the risks of handling pitch-side cash. Direct Debit payments are trusted, cost-effective, and protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
Professional governance made easy
Ditch the spreadsheets for a transparent, digital trail of every penny received. GoCardless provides accurate, real-time records required to meet the high financial standards of FA affiliation.
Trusted by 18 County FAs
GoCardless serves 1,500 football clubs in UK and Ireland.
Save 49%** on transaction fees when customers pay via instant payments with GoCardless.
Successfully collect 99%^ of instant one-off payments on the first try.
*GoCardless fee comparison based on a £100 transaction across 6 major UK payment processors, November 2025
**GoCardless Payment Success Rates, 2025
Why GoCardless for football clubs?
GoCardless empowers clubs to easily collect instant one-off fees and automated recurring subs. Payments move directly from members’ bank accounts to the clubs, so they can secure cash flow and get paid on time. By removing the manual chase, clubs save time and money, improve financial governance, and allow their volunteers to focus on the game.
Master the pitch with our complete playbook. Featuring pre-written copy and talking points designed to help you explain the benefits of GoCardless to your clubs.
Give your digital channels a professional upgrade with our suite of ready-made creative assets, including logos, social media graphics, and email signatures.
Master the pitch with our complete playbook. Featuring pre-written copy and talking points designed to help you explain the benefits of GoCardless to your clubs.
Give your digital channels a professional upgrade with our suite of ready-made creative assets, including logos, social media graphics, and email signatures.
“GoCardless has helped us split larger costs, like ground rents for clubs, over instalment payments with Direct Debit. It links well with our league's accounting system, helping us reduce administration.”
Stephen Owst, General Secretary, Hull Sunday Football League
Get your referral link from your GoCardless dashboard and get sharing with your clubs. Support a better financial future for football today. Ts&Cs apply.
Organisations that collect payments. Whether one-off or recurring, scheduled or instant. Collect directly from customers’ bank accounts – quick, easy, and reliable.
Yes. GoCardless are the Official Payment Partner of 18 County FAs. We process over US$130bn annually for 100,000+ organisations. Most importantly, we move league data off personal laptops and into a regulated environment, helping to protect your committee from liability.
You decide when you receive your payouts, so it's most convenient for you without the added admin or reconciliation. Choose from daily, weekly or monthly payouts and get your funds exactly when you need them.
No. While we are famous for automated recurring payments (perfect for seasonal subs), our Instant Bank Pay feature works for one-off fines or affiliation fees. It allows clubs to pay you instantly via their banking app, with the funds settling much faster than traditional transfers. You can also split the transaction into instalments on a schedule that works for you.
We offer transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing with no committments. Because we use bank-to-bank payments, we help businesses significantly reduce the cost of taking payments compared to cards. Plus, as part of this campaign, you may be eligible for 90 days of fee-free transactions.
