Direct Debit and standing orders

Direct Debit and standing orders are simple, safe and speedy ways for you to pay regular bills and subscriptions automatically from your bank account. Once set up, you don't need to do anything other than make sure you've enough funds in your account when payment is due.

It's free to use, plus:

it's convenient - you won't have to call into a branch to pay regular bills or make payments
you can choose the payment date
you don't have to remember when a bill is due
some companies offer a discount if Direct Debit is used
the Direct Debit guarantee scheme offers you additional security