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Standing Order Mandate

Free standing order mandate template — authorizes a bank to make automatic recurring payments from an account.

This free standing order mandate covers Payment Instructions, Authorization with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Standing Order Mandate

Account Holder: [Name] · Account Number: [Number] Bank: [Bank Name]

Payment Instructions

Please pay: [Payee Name] Payee's account details: [Account/IBAN, sort code/routing number] Amount: [Amount] Frequency: [Monthly/Weekly/Other] First payment date: [Date] Final payment date (or "until cancelled"): [Date] Reference: [Payment reference for the payee to identify it]

Authorization

I authorize [Bank Name] to make the above payments from my account until I instruct otherwise in writing.

Account holder signature: ______________________ Date: ____________

*A standing order pays a FIXED amount on a set schedule — if the amount owed might vary (like a utility bill), a direct debit is usually the better instrument, since it lets the payee request the actual amount due each time.*

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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Informal lending & reimbursements

Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.

FAQ

Is this standing order mandate template really free?

Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this standing order mandate is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.

What does this standing order mandate cover?

This finance template includes Payment Instructions, Authorization. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This covers the standard structure, not the interest-rate limits, disclosure requirements, or tax implications that can apply depending on your state and the amount involved. Check those specifics with an accountant or financial attorney before you rely on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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