Glossary

Direct debit

A direct debit is an authorised instruction that lets a company collect payments from your bank account on set dates, protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

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Definition

A direct debit is the usual way repayments are collected. You authorise it once, and collections run on the agreed dates. The Direct Debit Guarantee entitles you to a refund of any payment taken in error.

Why it matters for your business

Keep the account funded ahead of each collection to avoid a returned-payment fee. See keeping funds available and changing your repayment account.

Funding for UK limited companies

Credit Corp lends to your company, not to you personally — short-term working capital with no personal guarantee. See what your business could access.