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 ...

The information commissioner is seeking answers from a company that has reactivated its former customers' old direct debits without their permission. The problems have affected some customers who ...

We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Collecting customer payments via Direct Debit can be efficient and secure ...

Direct debits are great for convenience but are a pain when they go bad. People can be affected by ­fraudulent ones – and some of them can take your money even after you think you’ve cancelled. Here’s ...

Monese, the London-based fintech startup that offers a mobile banking app and current account, continues to fill in missing features that might otherwise stop it from replacing your bank altogether.

We all know how direct debits benefit us as consumers, but they can offer all kinds of advantages to business owners too. From the little things like saving you a few minutes here and there to bigger ...

Richard Beilby has had four direct debits set up in error on his account What can you do if direct debits are set up on your account without permission? The direct ...

Fintech startup Revolut is adding a key feature for users who want to replace their traditional bank account altogether. You can now pay with GBP direct debits. Revolut already added EUR direct debits ...

Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth At their best, direct debits can save you money and make life easier. At their worst you could end up ...