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1. Latest payment trends: cash and cheques are out; debit cards and Faster Payments are in

According to figures from the Payments Council, the use of traditional payment methods has taken a considerable dive as we continue trade in a cashless and paperless environment.

Current statistics reveal that cheque usage and cash withdrawals have dropped, compared to the same period last year. In stark contrast, debit card usage and Faster Payments saw a staggering increase as banks improve their offering to consumers and corporates alike. Read more »

2. Technology, the way forward for public sector organisations

With public sector organisations under escalating pressure to find ways to cut costs quickly, they must begin to consider methods in which operations can be streamlined and efficiencies optimised, as an alternative to dramatic job cuts. IT presents significant opportunities in helping public sector bodies prepare for lean times ahead and offer rapid ROI. Click here to read more about how IT can enable public sector efficiencies.

3. Top performing council delivers efficiencies to local community with Albany Software

The Borough of Poole has selected Albany’s bureau payment solution to streamline internal operations for staff payments to council employees and public services staff. In addition, Borough of Poole will be utilising the bureau solution as an outsourced payroll service to foundation schools, delivering efficiencies and value for money to local organisations. Read more »

 

4. Flexible payment dates key to charitable Direct Debit sign-up

The latest statistics from Bacs show that the number of unpaid Direct Debits being returned to UK charities has fallen by 7%, compared to the same period last year. As the industry body responsible for regulating UK payments, Bacs has previously highlighted inflexible payment dates as a key barrier standing in the way of Direct Debit sign-up. Read more ».

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Upcoming Events

Direct Debit Seminar

Our DD seminar in London, scheduled for 10th November, is now fully booked.

We do, however, still have spaces for the workshop being hosted by Castle Computer Services in Scotland on the 18th November. If you'd like to attend the workshop, please click here to register.

Alternatively, you can register for our 2011 Direct Debit seminar here.

PartnerTalk

MemberWise provide good practice information and advice to membership organisations, associations and donor-based organisations. They have teamed up with a panel of Direct Debit experts to organise a dedicated one-off event, sponsored by Albany Software, to help membership organisations and associations get to grips with paperless Direct Debits. Click here to register.

Product Update

Looking for flexible payment alternatives? Regardless of your business size you can gain greater control of your IT expenditure with an affordable rental option from Albany Software. Find out how »

Payment Solutions
Our market-leading payment solutions for complete control over your funds transfers.

eDocument Distribution
Saves you time and money by sending business documents electronically.

Collections Management
The complete collections management solution for Direct Debits.

Account Validation
Fast, accurate validation of UK and European bank account and credit card details.

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