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Conditions of this Authority to Accept Direct Debits

1. THE INITIATOR:

10 Day Advance Notice of Each Direct Debit
  • 1.1 Undertakes to give notice to the Acceptor of the commencement date, frequency, and amount at least 10 calendar days before the first Direct Debit is drawn (but no more than 2 calendar months).
  • 1.2 - Where the Direct Debit System is used for the collection of payments which are regular as to frequency, but variable as to amounts, the Initiator undertakes to provide the Acceptor with a schedule detailing each payment amount and each payment date.
  • 1.3 - In the event of any subsequent change to the frequency or amount of the Direct Debits, the Initiator has agreed to give advance notice of at least 10 days before  the changes come into effect. This notice must be provided either:
    • (a) in writing; or
    • (b) by electronic mail where the Customer has provided prior written consent to the Initiator.
  • 1.4 - May, upon the relationship which gave rise to this Authority being terminated, give notice to the Bank that no further Direct Debits are to be initiated under the Authority. Upon receipt of such notice, the Bank may terminate this Authority as to future payments, by notice in writing to me/us.

2. THE CUSTOMER may:

  • 2.1 - At any time, terminate this Authority as to future payments by giving written notice of termination to the Bank, and to the Initiator.
  • 2.3 - Stop payment of any Direct Debit to be initiated under this Authority by the Initiator by giving written notice to the Bank prior to the Direct Debit being paid by the Bank.
  • 2.4 - Where a variation to the amount agreed between the Initiator and the Customer from time to time to be Direct Debited has been made without notice being given in terms of clause 1 (a) above, request by the Bank.

3.  THE CUSTOMER  acknowledges that:

  • 3.1 - This Authority will remain in full force and effect in respect of all Direct Debits made from my/our account in good faith not withstanding my/our death, bankruptcy or other revocation of this Authority, until actual notice of such event is received by the Bank.
  • 3.2 -  In any event, this Authority is subject to any arrangement now or thereafter existing between me/us and the Bank in relation to my/our account.
  • 3.3 -  Any dispute as to the correctness or validity of an amount debited to my/our account shall not be the concern of the Bank except in so far as the Direct Debit has not been paid in accordance with this Authority. Any other disputes lie between me/us and the Initiator.
  • 3.4 - The Bank accepts no responsibility or liability for the accuracy of information about payments on Bank Statements.
  • 3.5 - The Bank is not responsible for, or under any liability in respect of:
    • any variations between notices given by the Initiator and the amount of Direct Debits;
    • the Initiator's failure to give written advance notice correctly nor for the non-receipt or late receipt of notice by me/us for any reason whatsoever. In any such situation the dispute lies between me/us and the Initiator.
  • 3.6 - Notice given by the Initiator in terms of clause 1(a) to the debtor responsible for the payment shall be effective. Any communication necessary because the debtor responsible for payment is a person other than me/us is a matter between me/us and the debtor concerned.

4. THE BANK may:

  • 4.1 - In its absolute discretion conclusively determine the order of priority of payment by it of any monies pursuant to this, or any other authority, cheque, or draft properly executed by me/us, and given to, or drawn on, the Bank.
  • 4.2 - At any time terminate this Authority as to future payments by notice in writing to me/us.
  • 4.3 - Charge its current fees for this service in force from time-to-time.

Last updated: 13 Oct 2025 1:29pm