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Standing Order

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Definition: An instruction to your bank to send a fixed amount on a regular schedule to another account. You control the amount and timing.

Unlike Direct Debits (which the recipient pulls), standing orders are set up and amended by you in online or app banking. No Direct Debit Guarantee, but full control over changes and cancellation.

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