The SEPA direct debit mandate is a mandatory part of the company bike leasing process. It enables the proper handling of payments between the employer and the leasing provider. This article explains why the mandate is required and how it is used.
Why is the SEPA mandate necessary?
- Company bike leasing is a commercial leasing model.
- The employer is the contracting party of the leasing provider and authorizes them through the SEPA mandate to debit the leasing installments from the business account.
- The debits are then passed on to the employee via payroll accounting (salary conversion), unless otherwise regulated in the service contract.
What is billed via the SEPA mandate?
- Leasing installments for all active individual leasing contracts
- Insurance and service packages
How is the SEPA mandate granted?
- The mandate is completed together with the framework leasing contract (RLV) and the service contract (DLV).
- It must be signed by an authorized representative of the company.
- The return is made as a scan via email to: rlv@bikeleasing.de
Important Notes
- Without a valid SEPA mandate, no leasing contract can be activated.
- Changes to the bank details must be communicated in writing. Email: rlv@bikeleasing.de
FAQ / Additional Notes
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Why does the employer have to pay if the employee takes over the installments?
Because the leasing contract is concluded between the employer and the leasing provider. The transfer to the employee is done internally through payroll accounting. -
Can the SEPA mandate also be granted for a personal account?
No, it must be a business account of the employer.
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