What are the advantages of barcoded bills over bank giros and payment books?
Banks and Post Offices often charge bill payers an administration fee for accepting payments made using a payment book or giro credit. When paying with barcoded bills there will be no charge for customers paying by Cash, Cheque or Debit Card at Post Offices and no charge for paying by Cash at PayPoint outlets. Barcoded bills also generally offer a wider choice of payment locations and opening times. How well established is this method of payment? The barcoded bills and invoices utilise the allpay.net payments network. Allpay.net is the UK’s only dedicated payment solution specialist, providing bill payment solutions to over 750 Public Sector organisations and handling over 30 million transactions a year, largely through their partner networks PayPoint and the Post Office. There are over 13000 Post Offices and 19000 PayPoint outlets accepting these payments across the UK. Can I change to pay by Direct Debit? Many Council bills and invoices can now be paid by Direct Debit. If you have a
