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Press releases
50 years and 78 billion payments – Direct Debit hits half a century
15 December 2020
It may not be an entry in too many people’s diaries, but this year represents a golden milestone for Direct Debit, as one of the most familiar payment methods in the UK turns 50.
Businesses reminded to plan ahead to avoid Christmas payment delays
07 December 2020
Businesses across the country are being reminded to plan ahead if they have essential payments to make over the Christmas and New Year holiday periods.
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24 March 2021 16:33 PM
With Easter fast-approaching, make sure you’ve downloaded our 2021 processing calendar to help you keep on top of those important non-processing days: https://t.co/NztZnCuZkI
11 March 2021 11:41 AM
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Bacs briefing
50 years and 78 billion payments – Direct Debit hits half a century15 December 2020Read now
Direct Debit dormancy period temporarily extended30 June 2020READ HERE
COVID-19: adapting process to meet service user needs05 June 2020Read now
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