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2 October 2026
Bacs approved software or bureau: which does your business need?
Every business that collects by Direct Debit or pays by Bacs Direct Credit has to get its files to Bacs somehow, and there are two main ways to do it. It can run approved software itself, or it can use an approved bureau that submits for it. According to ...
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18 August 2026
No new Non-AUDDIS Service User Numbers after 1 July 2027
Every business that collects money by Direct Debit does so under a Service User Number, and the way those numbers work is about to change for anyone ...
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27 May 2026
How will my payroll bureau correspond with HMRC?
Payroll bureaus often have to deal with significant volumes of Bacs payments on behalf of their customers. Typically, these may include both Direct ...
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14 May 2026
Bacs Direct Debit scheme rules explained for UK businesses
Any safe and secure payment method that offers customers a convenient way to pay businesses for goods and services will have rules and regulations ...
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11 May 2026
How to reduce late payments in business with automated payment collection
Late payments can have wide-ranging impacts for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Not only do late payments affect cash flow, they could also ...
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29 April 2026
What happens if you do not comply with Bacs rules? Risks explained
Collecting Direct Debit payments as a business is often cited as the most secure and convenient way to enable customers to pay for goods and services ...
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20 April 2026
How businesses can collect recurring payments using Direct Debit
Offering your customers the option to pay for goods, services or subscriptions by recurring payment could deliver a significant boost to your ...
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16 April 2026
What Is a Direct Debit Instruction? How payment authorisation works
Any enterprise that is consumer-facing and provides goods or services will likely want to present a simple, convenient but secure method of payment ...
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7 April 2026
How does a Bacs bureau work? A simple business guide
A Bacs bureau, or Bacs-approved bureau, is an organisation that has achieved rigorous standards and is authorised by Bacs to submit payments on ...
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30 March 2026
What is a Bacs bureau and when should businesses use one?
Bacs payment methods, such as Direct Debit and Direct Credit, are frequently used as a practical and timely way for customers to pay businesses for ...
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23 March 2026
How do you get a Bacs Service User Number? A step-by-step guide
Bacs payment services continue to grow in demand for both businesses and consumers. The most recent Bacs data supports this trend, with Bacs payments ...
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16 March 2026
What Is a Bacs Service User Number? Everything You Need to Know
If you’re a new business starting out, or even one that has been established for a while, navigating the Bacs payments landscape can be a challenge. ...
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