| bob_builder 2006-02-27, 5:48 pm |
| Ivor Jones wrote:
> "bob_builder" <bob_builder@london.com> wrote in message
> news:1140786948.933866.27830@v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com
>
> Cancelled *automatically* - ?? I don't think so. If my bank cancelled a DD
> of mine without asking me first I'd be looking for a new one pronto..!
From:
http://www.bacs.co.uk/BPSL/directde...lic_FAQ.htm#Q20
Q. What is a dormancy period?
A. All banks hold details of DDIs on file for a minimum period of 13
months from lodgement of the DDI in the event of no collections, or
from the date of the last payment.
Q What happens to a DDI at the end of a dormancy period?
A After the dormancy period has passed, a paying bank will remove
details of the DDI from their system. Before claiming further Direct
Debit payments the organisation must obtain a new DDI or your authority
to continue collecting. If this is not done your Direct Debit payment
may be returned by your bank.
Q. Why has a dormancy period been introduced?
A. The dormancy period rule was introduced as a safeguard to the Direct
Debit Scheme to protect payers from DDIs being live on their account
indefinitely. So if you should forget to cancel a Direct Debit it will
be removed from the banks' system after the dormancy period has
lapsed.
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