direct payment

[Andy Allen]

i normally get paid cheque or cash, however got a customer wants to pay direct into my account, wants me to email my bank details to him, so what details do i need to email to him , and is this a safe method payment (like can he pilfer my account of what little money i have).

 

[Ian]

I've done it before andy but only with a customer I'd done quite a bit of work for. I wouldn't be happy doing it for someone I'd only met a couple of times. I think it's quite safe but I'm not a big fan of the whole internet banking thing.

 

[White Room]

I've been paid a few times with this method..

Your account number and sort code.

 

[Stewart]

I get most of my payments this way. You just need to give your sort code and account number and is my preferred method of payment.

 

[doug boardley]

yep, I get paid this way quite often and I prefer it.

 

[kilty55]

as above sort code ,name on account and account number

 

[Musivarius]

I have most of my commissions paid this way, as above they just need sort code and account number and you're fine. Beats waiting for a cheque to clear (or bounce!). It may take 3 working days but it's simple for the customer to do. If you're in any doubt just ask at your bank and they'll set you straight.

 

[Andy Allen]

so is there any risk involved, can they obtain money from your account.

 

[Perry]

i ask for this method only to pleased i hate cheques pain in the butt lol

 

[Stewart]

Nothing to worry about IMO and I've been using it for years. The account I use is just a clearing account for payments and as soon as I receive it I transfere it into my main account, which is instant.

 

[Andy Allen]

thank you stewart, if it gose wrong i can blame you :lol::lol:

 

[Mike]

jeremy clarkson proved on tv that nobody can get money from your account by putting his account number and sort code on. but some wise crack signed him up to a few charities and they debited his account :lol::lol:

 

[Dan]

I love this type of payment. Often it shows instantly in your account, sometimes takes a few days.

You need
Acc Number
Sort Code
Bank Name (lloyds etc)
Your reference (customers name or whatever)

These details are only on invoices though, I don't stick them elsewhere.

 

[Andy Allen]

what about emailing them to someone, do you think that is ok

 

[White Room]

I've allways gave my details to the customer directly.