Billing & Direct Debit Setup

BusinessVoIP.uk uses GoCardless for secure UK Direct Debit payments. Setting up billing is quick and ensures uninterrupted service.

Pricing Structure

  • Base Price: £14 per user per month
  • Minimum Users: 5 users (£70 per month minimum)
  • Included Calls: 400 UK landline and mobile calls per month (pooled across all users)
  • Additional Extensions: £14 per month each, pro-rated for remaining days in billing cycle
  • Overage Charges: Calls beyond 400 included billed at standard UK rates

Setting Up Direct Debit

  1. Navigate to Billing section from dashboard or top menu
  2. Click "Setup Direct Debit" button
  3. You'll be redirected to GoCardless secure payment page
  4. Enter your UK bank account details (account number and sort code)
  5. Review and authorize the Direct Debit mandate
  6. Return to portal - your billing is now active

Billing Cycle

  • • Monthly billing on the same day each month (based on signup date)
  • • Base subscription charged in advance
  • • Usage charges (overage minutes) charged in arrears
  • • Pro-rata charges for new extensions added mid-month
  • • Invoices sent via email 3 days before Direct Debit collection

Managing Billing

  • View Invoices: Access all past invoices from Billing section
  • Update Payment Method: Change bank account via GoCardless
  • Billing Notifications: Receive email alerts for upcoming charges and failed payments
  • Usage Alerts: Optional notifications when approaching minute allowance

✅ Direct Debit Guarantee: Your payment is protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee. You can cancel at any time with 30 days' notice.