Direct debits and standing orders

After you've set up a Direct Debit or standing order, you don't need to do anything else. The payment will be made automatically when it's due, provided you've enough funds in your account.

Standing orders

Make regular automatic payments of a fixed amount.

• Standing order forms

Direct Debits

Make automatic payments at intervals agreed by you and the payee. The amount can be fixed or variable.

Direct Debits and standing orders are free to use, and:

• Convenient you don't need to visit your branch to pay regular bills or make payments
• Flexible you can choose the date when the payment is made
• Reliable you don't have to remember when a bill is due
• Money saving some companies will give you a discount if you pay by Direct Debit
• Secure the Direct Debit guarantee scheme gives you complete security