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Alc24 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Direct debit vs Standing order

what's the difference between the 2. could you give me a setnece and can you say the following:

I pay for my bill by direct debit from this account/out of this account.

Thank you
  

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A standing order - this is paid from your account to the recipient. The amount is always the same. A direct debit - you are authorising the other party to claim the money from your bank account.

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  • A standing order - this is paid from your account to the recipient.
  • The amount is always the same.
  • A direct debit - you are authorising the other party to claim the money from your bank account.
  • The other party claims the amount due, and this can vary.
  • I pay my Old Boys annual subsciption by standing order.
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A standing order - this is paid from your account to the recipient. The amount is always the same.

A direct debit - you are authorising the other party to claim the money from your bank account. The other party claims the amount due, and this can vary.

I pay my Old Boys annual subsciption by standing order.

I have a standing order set up on t
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If you need to specify from which account, can you say the following:

  • I pay for my bill by direct debit from account number 15645636.
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