How do you set up a direct debit

[Yai]

How do you set up a direct debit, so that you can automatically take an amount of money from somebody elses account (with their permission) every month for example?

[apricot]

You can't, they can

[Joanne-G]

If the amount of money is the same each month, ask them to set up a standing order at their branch. Just give them your account number and sort code. You would have to have a business account (with all the expences of same) to be able to set up direct debits and provide monthy bills for the person prior to requesting payment.

[Paul---G]

Or if the use internet banking they can probaby set it up themselves........ Or they can set up a regular transfer, sending the same amount on a certain day every month.........

[Gef]

You simply ask the person who is to be debited to set it up by giving them your details - account name and number; branch and sort code. They then contact their bank and set it up. It will cost you nothing but it might cost the other person a small fee - up to 20p - depending on their bank.