What does “Direct Debit” mean?

Permission for a company to take payments from your bank account. Protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

You may see it in letters from

• Energy supplier — Gas or electricity supplier

“Direct Debit” is a English word used in official letters in the United Kingdom. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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