Deel allows you to set up automatic payments instead of doing them manually to save time.
We process autopay several times a day, so once you enable autopay any pending invoices will be applied within 6 hours.
Invoices for Milestone contracts, Shield contracts, and Global Payroll direct employees cannot be included in auto payments.

In this article:
How to set up auto-payments for a group
How to enable auto-payments
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✅ Step 1 – Select a Group
Click the Options Menu in the top-left area of your home page and select a group.
You can enable auto-payments for only one group at a time.
✅ Step 2 – Select the Group Settings tab
This tab will not appear if you are viewing "All Groups". It will appear only when a specific group is selected.
✅ Step 3 – Select Payment Methods
You will see all the payment methods saved for the group.
The payment method marked as Preferred will be used for the auto-payments.
To change your preferred auto-payment method, simply select a different method and enable the Preferred Method toggle.
Only direct debit and cards are supported for auto-payments.
✅ Step 4 – Turn on Auto Pay toggle
Turn on the toggle to begin making automatic payments, and click Activate

✅ Step 5 – Auto-Payments are now enabled!
We process autopay several times a day, so once you enable autopay any pending invoices will be applied within 6 hours.
Repeat as needed for additional Groups in your organization.
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FAQs
[ACCORDION] Why don't I see the Group Settings tab so I can enable auto-payments?
Auto pay is set up at the Group level, so you must select an auto-payment method for each Group in your organization
The Group Settings tab will not appear if you are viewing "All Group". It will appear only when a specific group is selected.
[ACCORDION] What kinds of payment methods can I use for auto-payments?
Only direct debit and cards are supported for auto-payments.
Wire transfers cannot be auto-paid because you make a manual payment each time.
[ACCORDION] Why don't I see the option to set up auto-pay for my worker?
Please note that invoices for Milestone contracts, contractors with Shield contracts, and Global Payroll direct employees cannot be included in auto payments.
[ACCORDION] How do I change my preferred payment method?
Select the Group Settings tab and select the payment method that you want to use as the preferred auto-payment method.
Turn on the toggle to make it the preferred method.
[ACCORDION] How often are auto-payments processed?
Deel will automatically make the payment five days before the due date.
We process autopay several times a day.
Once you enable autopay any pending invoices will be applied within 6 hours.