direct debit

noun

1. an order given to a bank or building society by a holder of an account, instructing it to pay to a specified person or organization any sum demanded by that person or organization Compare standing order

Example Sentences

A man who forgot to cancel his direct debit to the Postcode Lottery at the request of his girlfriend has pocketed £125,000 in October's lottery draw.

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From 1 October, the charges will typically cost 53.68p a day for electricity and 34.03p a day for gas for those paying by direct debit.

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And you will need to switch to direct debit if you want to take advantage of the fixed deals on offer.

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Since 1 July, these customers have been paying slightly less than those on direct debit, with a typical annual bill of £1,672.

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Since July, this has meant the annual bill for a dual-fuel direct debit household using a typical amount of energy has been £1,720 a year, down £129 a year on the previous cap.

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