Alan Richardson
Managing Director

Photograph, Alan Richardson

After a banking career of 30 years I specialized in Direct Debits & have spent the last 10 years in consultancy, and working with bureaux & software houses to provide Direct Debit Solutions for our customers.

Direct Debit Set Up

Indirect Submitters will use a Commercial Bureau to send their files. Banks will normally suggest that new Originators should use a Commercial Bureau if they expect to collect less than 500 payments per month.

If your bank refuses to sponsor your business then the alternative is to use a Facility Management Provider. This service should show the Bureau name as well as your name on your customer's bank statements.

We can provide advice on for Direct or Indirect User as well as guidance on Facility Management.

Trading Names can be used but a separate Service User Number should be used for each trading name.

For more details please refer to our Direct Debit Information section.


Why not give us a call on 0191 2755510 or Contact us on info@thebusinessconsultancy.co.uk

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