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Advance Notice for Direct Debits

January 14 2021

Over the years, the Direct Debit Advance Notice rules have been clarified and updated to reflect current preferences and practices. Increased use of email, a preference for paperless systems, and a rise in the use of online banking have all influenced how the system...

10 ways you can make Direct Debit savings

April 13 2017

If you are planning to review your finances and how you pay out money, here's 10 tips of how you can make direct debit savings. Pay your gas and electric bills via Direct Debit.  The savings can be huge! Nearly all the major energy companies will offer a...

Modulus Checking and Paperless Direct Debits – Why & How?

April 29 2016

The latest Service User Guide and Rules to the Direct Debit scheme (SUG&R v4.1) has clarified what is and is not provided by modulus checking. Modulus checking describes the ability to check that a bank account number and sort-code are accurate.  It does...

The Direct Debit Guarantee Scheme – Are You Using the Wrong Version?

February 06 2015

Bacs Over the Christmas holidays, I purchased a gift of a magazine subscription for a family member. It was gratefully received and we were both happy. Afterwards, however, when I received a confirmation letter with details of my Direct Debit payment schedule, I...