---
title: "Set up payment methods - Help Center - MatGoat"
description: "Guide to setting up payment methods including SEPA direct debit and credit cards. Create subscription plans and start charging your students."
image: "https://matgoat.com/og-image-en.png"
url: "https://matgoat.com/en/support/setup-payment-methods/"
---

Payments

# Set up payment methods

Guide to setting up payment methods including SEPA direct debit and credit cards. Create subscription plans and start charging your students.

## Available payment methods

MatGoat supports various payment methods:

-   **Direct debit (SEPA)**: Charge directly from the student’s bank account.
-   **Credit/debit card**: Payments with Visa, Mastercard, etc.
-   **Manual payment**: For cash or bank transfer payments.

## Set up direct debit

To enable direct debit payments:

1.  Go to **Settings > Payments**.
2.  Select **Direct Debit**.
3.  Enter your bank account details.
4.  Upload your ID document for verification.
5.  Wait for validation (usually 24-48 hours).

## Set up card payments

To accept card payments:

1.  Go to **Settings > Payments**.
2.  Enable the **Card Payments** option.
3.  Payments will be processed through Stripe.
4.  Funds will be transferred to your account in 2-3 business days.

## Create subscription plans

To configure different plans:

1.  Go to **Settings > Plans**.
2.  Create a new plan with name, price, and frequency.
3.  Define which classes each plan includes.
4.  Assign the plan to your students.

## Fees

MatGoat charges **0% commission** on direct debit payments. For card payments, the standard Stripe commission applies.

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