Bank debit, also known as direct debit, is a widely-used payment method that allows organizations to collect payments directly from supporters’ bank accounts. This method is popular for both recurring payments and one-time donations in many countries and regions.

Different regions have their own bank debit systems, including:

ACH (Automated Clearing House) in the United States
Bacs Direct Debit in the UK
BECS (Bulk Electronic Clearing System) Direct Debit in Australia
PAD (Pre-authorized Debit) in Canada
SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) Direct Debit in Europe

Each system has its own specific rules, timelines, and requirements, but they all serve the same basic purpose of facilitating direct bank-to-bank transfers.

While typically accounts in Stripe have strict transaction and weekly limits on bank transfers, Fundraise Up organizations are not subject to these limits. This gives you more flexibility when processing large or frequent transactions.

For more detailed information on specific bank debit systems and their implementation, please refer to the individual pages for each system listed in the navigation menu.