Re: [bitfolk] DD vs continuous credit card authority (Was: R…

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Author: Andy Smith
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Subject: Re: [bitfolk] DD vs continuous credit card authority (Was: Re: What do you expect to happen when you authorise a Direct Debit mandate?)

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Hello,

On Wed, Sep 09, 2020 at 03:59:01PM +0100, Dom Latter wrote:
> On 08/09/2020 13:59, Andy Smith wrote:
> >We like DD though mainly because the fees are less than the other
> >methods and the GoCardless API is fairly nice to work with.
>
> But what do you like *most*? Direct bank transfer has presumably no
> fees at all...


Sure it is nice to get bank transfers near enough on time for the
correct amount and with correct identifying reference, that's ideal.

But I have the feeling that on average, the smoothness of an
automated system is worth 1% + £0.20 a go (capped at £2.00).

At this point I always say, these are just my opinions; please pay
by whichever supported method is most convenient for you.

The worst one is postal order¹. ;)

Cheers,
Andy

¹ This has happened exactly once. I think the service charge for
that at the post office is about 12%.

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