bloody insurance Company!

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Ok so my bank didnt pay my monthly direct debit for my car ins for some odd reason. Im being told I now to now pay the full amount outstanding! £80 or the policy will be cancelled?! Would you go into battle over this one ?

If there were sufficient funds for the dd to go out contact your insurance company and bank referring them to the direct debit guarantee. If there wasn't its your error and I would in that case suck it up and pay the balance.

Yes, but with the bank, rather than the insurance company.

just out of curioisity, how much is your insurance? Only my monthly premium is £60 ish so if your total outstanding is £80 you must have a good deal! But yes, assuming the issue is with the bank process (natwest by any chance?) get them to sort it out.

Direct Debits are requested by the payee.

Standing Orders are paid by the bank.

Check with the bank if the insurance company requested the money and, if so, why they refused to pay it.