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GoCardless

GoCardless

Recurring payments

VS

Fire

F
Fees from
1%–1.4% + £0.2 vs Custom
Features

0 shared

3 unique to GoCardless
Regions

1 shared

2 unique to GoCardless
Pay methods

2 shared

5 unique to GoCardless · 1 unique to Fire

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3 features · 8 payment methods · 3 regions. We don't rank these — they're here for reference.
GoCardless GoCardless
Fire
Quick Facts
Fees
Standard transaction rate
1%–1.4% + £0.2
Custom
Settlement
Time to receive funds
2–5 business days
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Founded
2011
2010
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
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Sandbox / Test Mode
✓
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Webhook Support
✓
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Features
GoCardless leads (3 vs 0)
Instant Payout Unique
✓
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Low Fees Unique
✓
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Recurring Payments Unique
✓
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Payment Methods
GoCardless leads (7 vs 3)
Ach Unique
✓
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Bacs
✓
✓
Bank Transfer Unique
✓
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Direct Debit Unique
✓
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Faster Payments Unique
✓
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Mastercard Unique
—
✓
Sepa
✓
✓
Sepa Direct Debit Unique
✓
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Regions
GoCardless leads (3 vs 1)
Europe
✓
✓
North America Unique
✓
—
Oceania Unique
✓
—

GoCardless is best when you...

Recurring payments
Need Instant Payout
Not available with Fire
Need Low Fees
Not available with Fire
Want coverage in North America, Oceania
Fire doesn't cover these regions
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Fire is best when you...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between GoCardless and Fire?
They share 2 payment methods and 1 region. GoCardless adds ACH, Bank Transfer, Direct Debit and 2 more that Fire does not list; Fire adds Mastercard that GoCardless does not list; GoCardless also covers North America, Oceania; only GoCardless offers Instant Payout, Low Fees and 1 more.
Which is cheaper, GoCardless or Fire?
GoCardless has published rates from 1%–1.4% + £0.2; Fire has custom pricing quoted on engagement. Headline rates exclude fixed per-transaction fees, FX and chargeback costs, so model your own mix before deciding.
Where can I use GoCardless and Fire?
GoCardless lists 3 regions and 7 payment methods; Fire lists 1 and 3. both cover Europe. Check the country list on each profile before onboarding — regional coverage is not the same as local acquiring.
How do GoCardless and Fire compare on integration and settlement?
GoCardless offers a sandbox, Fire does not list one; GoCardless supports webhooks; GoCardless publishes a settlement time of 2–5 business days.

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