Rule changes to Direct Debits & Bacs Direct Credit in 2022 that must be followed

Important changes to Direct Debit and Bacs Direct Credit rules will come into effect from 1 January 2022. You need to be aware of these changes which you must follow as part of your adherence when using the Bacs Payment System.

A summary of the main changes is available on the home page of each of the guides and rules microsites.

Follow the links below to access the microsites.

Direct Debit Guide and Rules:

• Service User’s Guide and Rules to the Direct Debit Scheme
• Paying Payment Service Provider’s Guide and Rules to the Direct Debit Scheme
• Sponsoring Payment Service Provider’s Guide and Rules to the Direct Debit Scheme

Bacs Direct Credit Guide and Rules:

• Service User’s Guide and Rules to the Bacs Direct Credit Scheme
• Payment Service Provider’s Guide and Rules to the Bacs Direct Credit Scheme
• Sponsoring Payment Service Provider’s Guide and Rules to the Bacs Direct Credit Scheme

The microsites are only accessible to registered users of bacs.co.uk. If you haven’t yet applied for your password register now.