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Last week, when guest speaking on a webinar, I was posed with the question, “Direct Debit has been around for a while, but we’re seeing new uptake and new popularity. So, why is it making a comeback ...

According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS,) a direct debit is a preauthorized debit on a payer’s bank account initiated by the payee. It is also known as a pre-authorized debit (PAD) or ...

Households in the UK are being hit by a triple whammy of high inflation, rising interest rates and soaring energy costs. As a result, banks are seeing thousands of customers stopping direct debits for ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The direct debit feature is immediately available for UK-based merchants ...

Martin Lewis has urged people to check their direct debits and other regular payments to make sure they're not paying over the odds for something they no longer need or use. His warning comes after a ...

Credit has been recognised as a major driver of successful economies. Access to credit stimulates business growth while increasing the purchasing ability of citizens, both of which, ultimately, lead ...

Households with water meters should check their bills as many firms are upping direct debits due to higher use during lockdown. And with usage over the next year likely to drop for many as ...