Paying extra for not using direct debit

Noreen · Mar 04, 2008, 14:11:46

I was interested to read here http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=756191 that Orange and Virgin are now charging extra for not using direct debit for their broadband services.

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 14:42:18

I suspect it's rapidly becoming the norm, Noreen, particularly among large companies. The cost of manual processing is an issue for them.

Inactive · Mar 04, 2008, 14:49:47

As is providing any service at all.

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 14:51:53

Cynic.

madasahatter · Mar 04, 2008, 14:54:39

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2008, 14:42:18
The cost of manual processing is an issue for them.

Can't understand why really when you look at some of their vast profits. They try to put it across as if its for our convenience, when what they really mean is it saves them money.

Inactive · Mar 04, 2008, 14:56:51

Indeed Mad, I like the way some of them give a " discount " for using DD, when what they mean is, we are going to charge extra for not using DD.

madasahatter · Mar 04, 2008, 15:01:26

Yep in - and we sometimes wonder where the government learned to spin so well...

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 15:06:37

Just as we sometimes miss a word out, Tom?

madasahatter · Mar 04, 2008, 15:08:54

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2008, 15:06:37
Just as we sometimes miss a word out, Tom?

Trust you to notice

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 15:09:43

You still have time to edit the original and have people wondering.

madasahatter · Mar 04, 2008, 15:12:46

Done

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 15:13:32

It'll be just our little secret.

Inactive · Mar 04, 2008, 15:15:00

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2008, 15:13:32
It'll be just our little secret.

Missed that one..

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 15:17:12

You've got to be fast, In.

Inactive · Mar 04, 2008, 15:22:52

Obviously Rik... that is why I rarely catch a cold.

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 15:24:05

I rarely catch a bus - obviously I'm not fast enough.

Gary · Mar 04, 2008, 16:28:20

I would think Orange and the such are running at a massive loss anyway, hence the 18mth lock in on their BB now, at least with a DD you have some come back if they mess up, and they would, in fact they did when I was with them

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 16:29:05

Hey Gary - 2001 posts, congrats.

Gary · Mar 04, 2008, 16:34:46

Cheers Rik, I saw loads of monkeys getting to here as well

oh and a couple of hoobs

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 16:38:43

Also sprach Garythusa?

Gary · Mar 04, 2008, 16:44:52

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2008, 16:38:43
Also sprach Garythusa?

I have to confess I looked that up and I'm still bewildered

a pun on thus spoke Arethusa? Now anyone got a banana? I'm starving

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 16:52:03

Yup, the music to 2001...

Gary · Mar 04, 2008, 16:56:27

Quote from: Rik on Mar 04, 2008, 16:52:03
Yup, the music to 2001...

You know to much Rik

Rik · Mar 04, 2008, 16:57:06

Occasionally I remember some of it too.

Simon · Mar 04, 2008, 19:49:10

Quote from: Killhippie on Mar 04, 2008, 16:56:27
You know to much Rik

Talks too much too!