Bacs Updates

Upcoming Bacs Changes

Important Changes to DDICA (Direct Debit Indemnity Claim Advices)

You may be aware that Bacs are going to automate Direct Debit Indemnity Claims on 18th October 2010. From day one you may start to receive some of your Direct Debit Indemnity Claim Advices as online Bacs reports in addition to the paper based ones you currently receive. As this is a mandatory Bacs change, it necessitates a change to your Bacsactive-IP software to allow you to download and view the new DDICA reports. If you process Direct Debits, you will need to update your Bacsactive-IP software.

Please download the appropriate version and then follow the instructions on how to apply the update. Your version number can be found in the bottom-right hand corner of the login screen (white writing on blue).

http://portal.accountis.com/bacsdownload/software/BacsActive_DDICA_Update_17.exe
http://portal.accountis.com/bacsdownload/software/BacsActive_DDICA_Update_21.exe
http://portal.accountis.com/bacsdownload/software/BacsActive_DDICA_Update_22.exe
http://portal.accountis.com/bacsdownload/software/BacsActive_DDICA_Update_26.exe
http://portal.accountis.com/bacsdownload/software/BacsActive_DDICA_Update_28.exe

First stop Bacsactive-IP from running. Either in Services and stop, or System Tray, Stop Bacsactive-IP.
Run the Patch.
Then restart the computer.
Once logged onto Bacsactive-IP, select the reports tab.
Click retrieve, select your required search and retrieve your reports. You will able to view the reports in the system.

If you have any problems, please email us on support@accountis.com.

End of Euro Transactions - Deadline October 2010
Bacs are going to decommission the sending of Euro transactions via Bacstel-IP on 28th October 2010. The last processing date for which Euro payments can be submitted is 29th October 2010. After this date Bacstel-IP will only accept sterling submissions. This is a non mandatory Bacs change. If you send Euro transactions via your Bacsactive-IP software please contact support@accountis.com who will inform you closer to the time how to apply the update to remove the Euro payment functionality.

Changes to Direct Debit Guarantee Wording - Deadline January 2011
With effect from 1 July 2009 the two previous forms of Direct Debit Guarantee wording have been replaced. Whilst it is considered best practice for all service users to adopt the new Guarantee immediately, service users set up to use Direct Debit prior to this date may continue to use either of the two previous Guarantees until 31 December 2010; service users set up after 1 July 2009 must use the new wording. With effect from 1 January 2011 ALL service users must use the new Direct Debit Guarantee. Further information: