[3] As of 2022, GoCardless reportedly processes $30 billion worth of transactions annually and operates in the UK, European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

[6][7][8] The company's initial focus was on providing a platform for small and medium-sized businesses to collect recurring payments via direct debit.

[20][21] In 2018, GoCardless partnered with QuickBooks, a maker of cloud-based accounting software, to offer customers direct debit as a payment option.

The partnership aimed to simplify the subscription billing process for Zuora's customers by providing them with access to GoCardless' global direct debit network.

The company aims to provide an alternative to traditional payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, which can be costly for businesses to manage.