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New Direct Debit Service User set up (from £995) When you consider collecting Direct Debits for the first time it can be pretty confusing and few organisations are able to explain the overall picture. The application forms can seem confusing, the rules are very technical and ambiguous. Lots of organisations that would like to use Direct Debit never get around to implementing it as they perceive it to be too difficult. The shame is that it needn’t be. We can If you are new to Direct Debit you will have to make a number of choices and answer a number of questions. Here are some examples:- · Should we process Direct Debits in house or use an outsourced service, which is cheaper and most suitable? Every organisation is different and it would depend on the volume and frequency of your collections, the good news is that we can advise which is best for you after going through a few simple questions. · Do I need software and if so which one should I choose? Software companies will certainly be able to help you with this question, however they all have their own products to sell, we can give you honest and independent advice which could save you a lot of time and money · How can I ensure that I comply with the scheme rules and guidelines? It’s often easier than you think, our training may be able to help or we can show you how to get all the documentation that you need. · Is PDD (Paperless Direct Debit) suitable or possible for my business? Paperless Direct Debit has a huge number of advantages but it isn’t suitable for every organisation. The link above will give you a lot more information or give us a call and we can help you to work it out. · What is a Direct Debit Indemnity and how will it affect me? When you sign up to collect Direct Debits you will need to sign an indemnity that protects the banks in case there is a subsequent claim from one of your Direct Debit customers. It shouldn’t raise too much concern for you once you understand it. If you run your Direct Debit process correctly, claims are likely to be rare · How do I combat frauds and what tools are available to help me? The good news is that Direct Debit fraud is quite rare, especially when you compare it to other payment fraud, though there is some evidence that it is on the increase. Good internal processes are your best defence, then there are a number of tools available to help. We can help you to understand if you need to use any additional help outside of your own systems and data. · How can I get further help? Well that one is easy, give us a call. It costs nothing to talk to us and we are independent experts in Direct Debit. Contact Us
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