Standing Orders
Setting up standing orders with Suits Me is so easy.
A standing order is a regular payment (usually monthly or weekly) of the same amount, paid on a set date.
What is a standing order?
A standing order is an instruction to send a fixed amount of money to another person or company on a regular schedule.
Examples of what our customers use standing orders for:
✅ Rent or housing payments
✅ Regular payments to family
✅ Moving money to a savings account
✅ Subscription-style payments that never change in value
✅ Membership fees (clubs, services, etc.)
✅ Loan repayments between individuals
Unlike Direct Debits, you control the amount and schedule — and only you can change or cancel it.
How standing orders work
Standing orders follow a simple structure:
✅ Choose the amount to send each time
✅ Pick the date you want it to leave your account
✅ Select how often it repeats (weekly, monthly, etc.)
✅ Add the recipient’s details
✅ Your account sends the same payment automatically each time
You’re always in control – the payment will only change or stop when you update it.
The quickest & easiest way to set up a standing order
1. Login to your Online Money Account or App
2. Select Payments
3. Select View Standing Orders
4. Hit Setup Standing Order
5. Add Payee providing name and account details
You can manage or cancel your standing order at any time in your online money account or app.
What is the difference between a standing order and a Direct Debit?
The main difference between a standing order and a Direct Debit is that a standing order is always the same amount each month, while a Direct Debit can change each time. For example, a phone bill might go up and down, so this would be paid as a Direct Debit. A rent payment is the same each month, so you’d pay this using a standing order.
Another difference between a standing order and a Direct Debit is that you set up a standing order personally, while the organisation you are paying arranges a Direct Debit.
A standing order gives you more control as you can set it up, stop or change it at any time. This is unlike a Direct Debit, where only the organisation can make changes.
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FAQs
What is a standing order mandate?
A standing order mandate is a form that includes your bank details and payee. It also includes the frequency of payment, amount and date.
What happens if a standing order is not paid?
If you have a standing order scheduled and you do not have enough money in your account, it will not be processed. The recipient of the funds will have a missed payment and the standing order will stop until the next scheduled payment.
How long does it take for a standing order to clear?
Standing orders are processed on the day you have set up the scheduled payment, however typically 3-5 days to clear.
How do I cancel a standing order?
You can cancel a standing order easily via the Suits Me App. Simply select Standing Orders and Edit from there.