Window Cleaner insisting I pay on Go Cardless…can it be trusted?

Good afternoon,
My window cleaning bill is quite hefty at £34 a go.
I transfer the money the minute after they have been,
There have been the odd slip up by them saying theyve been and they haven, but few and far between.
The cleaner is now insisting I pay via Go Cardless.
I know i’m a bit of a fuddy duddy, but I’m not sure if this feels right just allowing someone ‘into’ your bank account.
Does anyone have any views here please?
Many Thanks
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  • mrmajika
    mrmajika Posts: 987 Forumite
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    GoCardless is what my monthly electric vehicle charging payments get collected by. There's never been an issues. They are an established company.

    Money is collected by direct debit and any monies taken are therefore covered by (the robust) direct debit guarantee.
    Whilst my posts do not constitute financial advice, I am always, without fail, 100% right! :D
  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 3,220 Forumite
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     Do you live in a mansion? My windows cost £7 
  • baser999
    baser999 Posts: 1,240 Forumite
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    edited 26 October 2023 at 9:54AM
    marcia_ said:
     Do you live in a mansion? My windows cost £7 
    Only £6 a fortnight here, but that is only for the front on a small Victorian terrace. Pay him by bank transfer
  • Abbafan1972
    Abbafan1972 Posts: 7,135 Forumite
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    My window cleaner is £13 every 4 weeks. I live in an end terraced with no conservatory. I pay him by bank transfer. 
    Striving to clear the mortgage before it finishes in Dec 2028 - amount currently owed - £29,419.76
  • boingy
    boingy Posts: 1,852 Forumite
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    My view is that unless you live in one of those TV "Grand Designs" that have more glass than walls you seriously need to find another window cleaner. As for him dictating the payment method you should stand your ground. If he doesn't like it then he loses a customer.
  • Thanks all. It is a big old house with many windows ,however I do feel that the amount is excessive. Yes, I think I may look for an alternative person. I feel a bit pressurised with this company to be honest.
  • Keithy13
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    Buy one of these
  • Shakin_Steve
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    Thanks all. It is a big old house with many windows ,however I do feel that the amount is excessive. Yes, I think I may look for an alternative person. I feel a bit pressurised with this company to be honest.
    Don't burn any bridges until you're sure you can get someone else. Window cleaners are territorial and tend to stay off each others patches.
    I came into this world with nothing and I've got most of it left.
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