Data quality news - Bank Account Validation
The latest news in the field of data quality and data integrity - News Stories about Bank Account Validation

• California leading the way in data security measures
  Businesses in the state of California will be required to have in place strict data validation systems should new proposals covering the security of consumer credit card payments get the go-ahead, as is widely expected.
• Direct debits pose new challenges for businesses
  Local authorities across the UK are closing their doors to cash payments for their services as increasing numbers of residents turn to direct debits.
• Over-55s driving online banking popularity
  The over-55 age group make up the largest proportion of new online banking customers in the UK, according to the latest figures released by the Association of Payments and Clearing Services (Apacs).
• Direct debits method of choice for most
  Direct debits are increasingly becoming the payment method of choice for the majority of Britons.
• Sepa plans to impact on direct debits
  As the preparations for the introduction of the single euro payments area (Sepa) continue, their impact on the direct debit sector in Europe could be huge.
• Direct debit money saving highlighted
  The amount of money that can be saved by taking out direct debits has been highlighted by industry body, BACS.
• Convenience of direct debits highlighted
  The convenience of direct debits and other banking functions that can be set up and monitored online has been highlighted by an industry professional.
• Direct debits pushing out cash council tax payments
  A council in London is planning to phase out cash payments of council tax, as the uptake of direct debit payments becomes increasingly popular.
• Bacs academy launched as direct debits flourish
  The industry body behind direct debits has announced it is launching a new training facility to ensure customers are given all the support that they need.
• BT continues to promote direct debits
  Direct debits are an important part of BT's plans for the future, as it launches a new product aimed at the lower end of the market.
• Foreign credit card fraud concern
  Concerns have been raised over a dramatic rise in the number of people falling victim of credit card fraud while on holiday.
• New guide to help elderly with direct debits
  A new information guide has been launched in an effort to provide elderly consumers with information on the modern banking system, including setting up direct debits.
• Online banking boosts direct debits
  Online banking has celebrated ten years of use in the UK and in that time direct debits have become increasingly popular.
• Utility firms see more switching
  The number of people switching utility companies has increased in recent months, according to a new study.
• Cheques 'not dead yet'
  As more and more places across the UK bring in bans on using cheque books, new research suggests that the death knell for the cheque has not yet sounded.