STEP 1 – Go to GoCardless setup page

Browse to the GoCardless signup page at the following link: https://gocardless.com/merchants/new

STEP 2- Enter your details on the signup form

Enter in your email address, name, password and club name on the sign-up form. Then click the ‘Create an account button’

STEP 3 – Choose the Dashboard option

Choose the third option ‘Use our online dashboard’ in the list on the screen that asks how you would like to use GoCardless

STEP 4 – Set up your account details

Click the ‘Set Up Your Account’ menu option in the getting started screen. See screenshot below

Click the ‘Verify My Account’ button. See screenshot below

Choose the ‘Standard Package’ option. See screenshot below

Choose the ‘Charity/non-profit’ option in the Business type dropdown. Enter “Amateur Sports Club” in the ‘What does your business do’ question box

Complete the rest of the details requested in the form about the club.

Step 5 – Add in branding details

Add in the club name to appear on the members statement and upload the club logo.

Step 6 – Connect the clubs Bank Account

Enter in the bank details of the club account that you would like any funds collected deposited into.

Step 7 – Verify Bank Account

Finally follow the steps requested to verify the clubs bank account.