Quick direct debit mandate query

Legacy_user

Stupid questions but I just want to double check

Usually you can set a direct debit up over the phone

Anyway, it says "reference number" - is that just what I want to show up in my bank statement when they take the money?

Then it says "address" and starts with "To: The Manager" so I put "To: the manager Halifax bank/building society"

then the address for my sort code from here (Branch name, then PO address)

http://findsortcodes.co.uk/results.php?searchstring=Halifax&page=6

Is that right? Just want to make sure

As long as the sort code and account number are correct, does it really matter what else I put?

YorkshireBoy

Your post doesn't read well (probably not your fault), but what I think you're saying is the form is asking for a 'reference' as well as sort code and account number?

If that's the case then, providing your account is with one of the main banks* just leave it blank.


* Some building societies running psuedo current accounts (eg the YBS 'Cash Transactor' account) use a common (collection) account number and a unique customer reference number.

System

Hi YB, thanks for the reply. yeah it messed up a bit while I was posting

anyway, should I just leave "reference" blank then?

how about the address, is that okay, or should it be the full branch address (Or full PO address)?

[Deleted User]

address should automatically be added by bank as sort code provided can get it off there
put your 'holding branch' address in
Reference for your use so you can leave it blank

Dr_Cuckoo3

YorkshireBoy wrote: »

Your post doesn't read well (probably not your fault), but what I think you're saying is the form is asking for a 'reference' as well as sort code and account number?

If that's the case then, providing your account is with one of the main banks* just leave it blank.


* Some building societies running psuedo current accounts (eg the YBS 'Cash Transactor' account) use a common (collection) account number and a unique customer reference number.

I don't think that is what the OP is chatting about from looking at the sample direct debit forms below

https://www.edirectdebit.com/duchessofkentlottery/pdf/Duchessof%20KentDDI%20_2_.pdf

http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/media/326510/donationform.pdf

http://www.ymca.org.uk/SITE/UPLOAD/DOCUMENT/direct_debit_form.pdf

It would appear that the "reference number" is for office use only rather than being a Building Society customer number used with a collection account

but never mind :cool: