Direct Debit Scheme Rules Update
Direct Debit Scheme Rules Update
Below are the latest updates to the Direct Debit Scheme Rules:
Service User Amendments:
Section 2.1
The requirement for a service user to have a registered address in the UK has been removed
Section 11.5
Changes to the DDIC exceptions process. Claims for £100,000 and above now go directly to the sponsoring bank
Section 16.7/8
‘Mandatory layout of confirmation letter’ has been changed to ‘Suggested layout of confirmation letter’
Appendix
Further information included on variations to standard set up – section 2.4 refers
Paying Bank Amendments:
Section 9.2 (7)
Clarification regarding when a DDIC reason code 7 can be raised
Section 9.3 & 9.4
Changes to the DDIC exceptions process. Claims for £100,000 and above now go directly to the sponsoring bank
Section Appendix 7
Chart included providing guidance to paying banks when assessing a request for a refund –section 9 refers.
AUDDIS Migration Guide
Section4.4.18 & A5.3
Advice that with effect from 1 January 2013 service users must not send a 0C transaction code to the old bank on receipt of an ADDACS reason code 3 advice
Section 5
Changes to the requirement for an initial test (at the sponsoring bank’s discretion)
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