A standing order is a payment which authorises us to make regular transfer of funds from your bank account to any other account.
To set up a standing order: Enter the required details at each step and select ‘Continue’ to confirm that the payment details are correct (see below for more detail of what information we need).
If you want to define a different payment amount for the first or last payment you will need to click on the link provided.
You will be shown a summary of the new details and then asked to enter a One Time Passcode (OTP) which will be sent to your registered mobile phone. You should then select ‘Continue’ to confirm the changes.
Detailed information To be paid every? - Use the drop down menu to tell us how often you would like your payment to be made. To be paid on? - Depending on the frequency you have chosen, enter either the date of the month or day of the week you would like your payment to leave your account.
Payee Name: This will be either the name of the company you are paying or the name of the receiving bank. Their Code: If you are paying a bill, enter the Sort Code supplied by the company you are paying. This will be six digits and can normally be found on the back of your bill. A Surcode is only required for payments into a small number of Santander savings accounts and is typically 3 characters in length.
Their Account Number: If you are paying a bill, enter the account number supplied by the company you are paying. This is will be eight digits and can normally be found on the back of your bill, and may differ from your customer account number. Their Reference: If you are paying a bill, enter the reference supplied by the company you are paying. This can normally be found on the back of your bill. If you are paying to a personal account, whatever you enter for the reference will appear on the receivers Statement. If you are making a payment into a savings account at a building society or former building society, the reference number will usually be the roll number (account number on the savings book). Please check the details of the account number and sort code directly with the person you are paying. Usual Payment Amount: Enter the amount you wish to pay. First Payment Date: Enter the date you wish your payments to start.
Optional Choices: First Amount: If you want to define a different payment amount for the first or last payment you will need to click on the link provided. Final Amount: If your final payment differs from your usual amount enter the amount here. You can set up your standing order to continue until further notice or specify a set number of payments or final payment date. Your new standing order details will then show under the heading 'Standing Orders'.