UK BACS Network

BACS Payments

Would you like to automate the BACS payment process? Process direct debits and direct credits seamlessly with automated mandate creation, transaction processing, and intelligent BACS report handling.

Fully Autonomous
BACS Compliant
API Integration

Complete BACS Payment Solution

Everything you need for automated direct debit and direct credit processing via the UK BACS network

Automated Mandate Creation

Create and manage direct debit mandates automatically for collecting payments from customer bank accounts. Our system handles all the paperwork and compliance requirements.

  • Digital mandate generation
  • Automatic validation
  • Secure storage

Transaction Processing

Send and receive direct debits and direct credits seamlessly via the BACS network. Our platform handles all communication and file submission automatically.

  • Automated submission
  • Real-time status updates
  • Batch processing

BACS Report Processing

Automatically read and process BACS reports including ADDACS and ARUDD records with intelligent error handling.

  • ADDACS processing
  • ARUDD handling
  • Automated reconciliation

Full API Integration

Integrate with any external application using our comprehensive RESTful API with detailed documentation.

  • RESTful API
  • Webhook support
  • Comprehensive docs

AI-Powered Automation

Leverage artificial intelligence for intelligent decision-making, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.

  • Smart routing
  • Fraud detection
  • Predictive failures

Security & Compliance

Bank-grade security with full BACS compliance, PCI DSS certification, and advanced encryption protocols.

  • BACS approved
  • PCI DSS certified
  • End-to-end encryption

Technical Capabilities

BACS File Handling

Automatically generate, validate, and submit Standard 18 format files to BACS

ADDACS Processing

Automated Direct Debit Instruction Amendment and Cancellation Service handling

ARUDD Management

Automated Return of Unpaid Direct Debit processing with intelligent retry logic

3-Day Processing Cycle

Full support for BACS 3-day processing cycle with automated scheduling

Real-Time Notifications

Instant alerts for transaction status, failures, and important events

Data Retention

Secure storage of all transactions and mandates with full audit trails

Multi-Channel Payment

Integrated MCP System

Our BACS Payments platform includes a powerful Multi-Channel Payment (MCP) system that unifies all your payment channels into one intelligent platform.

The MCP acts as a central hub, orchestrating payments across BACS (direct debits and direct credits), card payments, open banking, and more. It provides intelligent routing, automatic failover, and seamless customer experiences across all payment methods.

Key MCP Capabilities

Unified Payment Orchestration

Manage all payment methods from a single interface

Intelligent Routing

Automatically route payments to the optimal channel

Automatic Failover

Seamlessly switch between payment methods on failure

Consolidated Reporting

Single view of all transactions across channels

Customer Self-Service

Let customers manage payment methods themselves

Seamless Integration

Works with Direct Debits, Cards, and Open Banking

Explore Card Payment Integration
MCP
Direct Debit
Card Payments
Open Banking
Digital Wallets

Account Validation & Customer Onboarding

Verify account details, reduce payment failures, and automate customer onboarding with our comprehensive validation suite

Modulus Checking

Real-time validation of UK bank account details to prevent payment failures before they happen.

  • Real-time Verification - Instant validation of sort code and account number combinations
  • Error Prevention - Catch invalid account details at the point of entry
  • Reduced Returns - Minimize costly ARUDD (unpaid direct debit) reports
  • API Integration - Seamless integration into your existing forms and workflows

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Comprehensive identity verification and compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements.

  • Identity Verification - Document verification (passport, driving licence, utility bills)
  • AML Screening - Anti-Money Laundering checks against PEP and sanctions lists
  • Credit Reference - Integration with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion
  • Continuous Monitoring - Ongoing screening for regulatory changes
  • Audit Trail - Complete compliance documentation and reporting
Fully Customizable

Branded Customer Onboarding Workflows

We create fully branded, white-label onboarding experiences that seamlessly integrate with your existing website and back-office systems.

Your Brand, Your Way

Fully customized forms, colors, logos, and messaging to match your brand identity perfectly

Complete Automation

From initial sign-up through account validation, KYC checks, and mandate setup—all automated

Seamless Integration

Connect to your website, CRM, ERP, or back-office systems via API or webhook

Mobile Optimized

Responsive design ensures perfect experience on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

95%
Reduction in Manual Processing
80%
Faster Customer Onboarding
100%
Compliant with UK Regulations
Discuss Your Requirements

Speak to our integration team about your onboarding workflow

1

Customer Sign-Up

Branded form on your website

2

Account Validation

Modulus check + CoP verification

3

KYC Checks

Identity verification & AML screening

4

Mandate Creation

Automatic Direct Debit setup

Ready to Collect

Customer onboarded & verified

Complete BACS Solutions Suite

Everything your business needs for professional BACS payment management

Payment Collection Solutions

Direct Debit Collection

Collect recurring payments automatically from customer bank accounts using BACS Direct Debit scheme

  • Automated collection scheduling
  • Failed payment retry logic
  • Customer payment preferences
  • Direct Debit Guarantee protection

One-Off Payments

Process single payment collections for invoices, bills, and ad-hoc charges

  • Invoice-based collections
  • Variable amount processing
  • Payment due date management
  • Automated reminders

Subscription Billing

Manage subscription-based revenue with automated recurring collections

  • Flexible billing cycles
  • Pro-rata calculations
  • Upgrade/downgrade handling
  • Dunning management

Membership Payments

Perfect for gyms, clubs, associations collecting membership fees

  • Annual/monthly memberships
  • Joining fee collection
  • Family membership handling
  • Renewal automation

Payment Distribution Solutions

Supplier Payments

Make bulk payments to suppliers, contractors, and vendors via BACS Direct Credit

  • Bulk payment processing
  • Scheduled payment dates
  • Payment approval workflow
  • Remittance advice generation

Payroll Processing

Pay employees securely and on-time with BACS payroll submissions

  • Monthly/weekly payroll runs
  • Net salary calculations
  • Payslip integration
  • HMRC compliance

Refund Processing

Process customer refunds quickly and efficiently via Direct Credit

  • Automated refund calculation
  • Partial refund support
  • Refund tracking & auditing
  • Customer notification

Commission Payments

Pay affiliates, agents, and partners with automated commission runs

  • Commission calculation
  • Multi-tier structures
  • Statement generation
  • Payment scheduling

Management & Administration

Mandate Management

Complete mandate lifecycle management from creation to cancellation

  • Digital mandate creation
  • Paper mandate scanning
  • ADDACS processing
  • Mandate amendment tracking

SUN Administration

Service User Number setup and management for multiple businesses

  • Multiple SUN support
  • SUN registration assistance
  • Indemnity management
  • Name change handling

Reports & Analytics

Comprehensive reporting and data analytics for all BACS activities

  • Real-time dashboards
  • BACS report downloads
  • Custom report builder
  • Export to CSV/Excel/PDF

Reconciliation

Automated reconciliation between BACS submissions and bank statements

  • Automatic matching
  • Exception handling
  • Bank feed integration
  • Audit trail maintenance

Integration Solutions

RESTful API

Full-featured API for seamless integration with your systems

  • Complete API documentation
  • Sandbox environment
  • Webhook notifications
  • API key management

Software Integration

Pre-built integrations with popular accounting and CRM systems

  • Xero integration
  • Sage connectivity
  • QuickBooks sync
  • Custom connectors

File Import/Export

Flexible data import and export in standard formats

  • CSV/Excel import
  • Standard 18 format
  • Custom field mapping
  • Batch processing

Customer Portal

White-label customer portal for self-service mandate management

  • Branded interface
  • Mandate setup/cancellation
  • Payment history view
  • Mobile responsive

Industry-Specific Solutions

Gyms & Fitness

Membership dues, joining fees, personal training payments

Education

School fees, music lessons, after-school clubs

Property Management

Rent collection, service charges, maintenance fees

Charities

Regular donations, fundraising, sponsorship payments

Subscription Services

SaaS, streaming, subscription boxes, memberships

Insurance

Premium collection, policy renewals, installments

Healthcare

Private healthcare plans, dental schemes, care homes

Utilities

Bill payments, energy accounts, telecoms

Automotive

Finance agreements, servicing plans, leasing

Seamless Integration

Already Using a BACS Bureau or Software?

We can integrate with your existing bureau or BACS approved software provider to enable full automation of manual file submissions.

Seamless Integration

Connect to your existing BACS infrastructure without disruption

Full Automation

Eliminate manual file submissions and streamline your workflow

Secure & Compliant

Maintain BACS compliance while adding automation capabilities

Save Time

Reduce processing time from hours to minutes with automated submissions

Get in Touch to Discuss Your Options

Speak to our integration specialists about your current setup

Our Automation
Layer
Your Existing
Bureau/Software
BACS
Network
No disruption to existing processes
Works with all BACS-approved software
Quick implementation (typically 2-4 weeks)
Validation & Compliance

Account Validation & Customer Onboarding

Validate bank accounts in real-time and streamline customer onboarding with automated workflows

Modulus Checking

Real-time validation of UK bank account numbers and sort codes

  • Instant account validation
  • Detect invalid account numbers
  • Prevent failed payments
  • Reduce BACS return fees
  • Built-in weights table validation

Confirmation of Payee (CoP)

Verify account name matches before processing payments

  • Real-time name matching
  • Fraud prevention
  • PSR compliant checking
  • Reduce misdirected payments
  • Customer confidence boost
Recommended

Fully Branded Customer Onboarding

Create seamless, white-label onboarding experiences that match your brand identity with integrated KYC verification

KYC Verification

Identity verification, address checks, AML compliance, PEP & sanctions screening integrated into the onboarding flow

Custom Branding

Your logo, colors, and brand messaging throughout the customer journey

Full Automation

From KYC verification to mandate creation - completely automated workflow

Website Integration

Embed directly into your website or link seamlessly from your platform

Back Office Systems

Connect to your CRM, ERP, or accounting software via API or webhooks

95%
Faster Onboarding
80%
Reduced Manual Work
99.8%
Validation Accuracy
Your Website
Customer Onboarding
KYC • CoP • Validation
Mandate Creation
Your Back Office
CRM • ERP • Accounting

Ready to Automate Your Customer Onboarding?

Let's discuss how we can create a branded, automated workflow tailored to your business needs

Get in Touch to Discuss Your Options

BACS Bureau Service

Purchase credit packs valid for 12 months. Higher volumes receive better rates.

Credit Pack Calculator

Select your credit pack size to see the per-transaction rate

10,000 credits
1 SUN
Price per credit: 2.7p
Credit pack size: 10,000
Pack validity: 12 months
SUNs (1 × £900.00/year): £900.00
Total upfront cost: £1,170.00
*All prices exclusive of VAT @ 20%

Credit Pack Examples

500 credits
3.5p
per credit
£17.50
10,000 credits
2.7p
per credit
£270.00
50,000 credits
2.2p
per credit
£1,100.00
100,000 credits
2.0p
per credit
£2,000.00

All credit packs valid for 12 months from purchase date

What's Included

  • Unlimited mandate creation
  • Automated BACS submissions
  • ADDACS & ARUDD processing
  • Full API access
  • Real-time reporting
  • Webhook notifications
  • Expert technical support
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Free implementation support
  • Regular platform updates

Powerful API Integration

Our comprehensive RESTful API enables seamless integration with any external application or system. Built for developers, with clear documentation and SDKs.

RESTful Architecture

Simple HTTP requests with JSON responses

Complete Documentation

Detailed guides, examples, and tutorials

Secure Authentication

OAuth 2.0 and API key authentication

SDK Libraries

Available for PHP, Python, Node.js, and more

Request API Access
Create Mandate
POST /api/v1/mandates

{
  "customer_name": "John Smith",
  "account_number": "12345678",
  "sort_code": "12-34-56",
  "reference": "DD-001234",
  "amount": 49.99,
  "frequency": "monthly",
  "start_date": "2026-02-01"
}

Response:
{
  "status": "success",
  "mandate_id": "MND-7891234",
  "reference": "DD-001234",
  "created_at": "2026-01-26T10:30:00Z"
}

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99.9%
Uptime SLA
10M+
Transactions Processed
100+
Active Clients