A guide to basic bank accounts
This section tells you:
- what a direct payment is;
- what the advantages of a direct payment are;
- how to open a bank account; and
- how to manage you rent payments.
How will I receive my direct benefit payment?
We aim to make all benefit payments into a bank or building society account. We will do this by using a form of direct payment called 'Bank Automated Crediting System' (BACS). This is a safe and flexible way to receive any payments from us.