We always recommend you use Givecloud's automated recurring payments to process recurring payments made through Givecloud.
When Givecloud processes recurring payments:
profiles are automatically charged and pledges are automatically updated
automated reminders and notifications can be setup so that managing recurring monthly giving is substantially hassle-free
notifications contain instant login links (no password required) to manage their giving or fix errors
supporters can manage their recurring amount and saved payment methods
failed payments are flagged as suspended - and automatically reactivated when either:
a) the supporter fixes their own profile (because of an automated notification), or
b) the profile updater automatically updates the cards(Child Sponsorship) - sponsorship metrics are kept up to date based on the successes and failures of payments
(Membership) - renewals are automatically processed when an automated renewal payment is processed
all pledge reporting can still be done in DP
receipting can still be done in DP