Direct Debits for bank switching
Most switch bonuses need an active Direct Debit. Set one up here in a couple of minutes — £1, £2 or your own amount each month — and cancel online whenever you like.
Cancel anytime online — no phone calls or letters
Back My Side Gig
£1/month
A small monthly Direct Debit to support the site. Handy for bank switching, easy to manage, and cancel anytime online.
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£2/month
A slightly bigger monthly contribution to help us keep improving My Side Gig with better guides, tools and free money content.
Choose your amount
Custom
Want to support with a larger monthly amount? Choose your own contribution and set it up securely by Direct Debit.
✓ Minimum £1/month
Already have a Direct Debit?
Enter the email address you signed up with to manage or cancel it online.
Other easy Direct Debits
Plum
Sign up, tap the ‘Brain’ icon and switch on the ‘Weekly Depositor’ rule. It collects as little as £1 a week by Direct Debit, and you can withdraw the money whenever you like.
Credit card
Set your current account to pay off your credit card in full at the end of each month.
PayPal
Go to Wallet → Bank accounts and cards → add a bank account. This connects your bank to PayPal by Direct Debit.
Park Christmas Savings
Start saving for Christmas with Park and get a £10 bonus when you start.
Charities
Set up a small monthly donation directly on the charity’s own website.
Still struggling?
These usually count as Direct Debits: gas & electricity, council tax, water, broadband/phone, mobile, TV licence, Sky or Virgin, credit cards, savings apps (Plum, Moneybox), investment platforms (Vanguard, Nutmeg, AJ Bell), insurance, vehicle tax, gym memberships, National Trust or English Heritage, charity donations and lotteries.
Important: Spotify, Netflix and some mobile providers use ‘Continuous Payment Authorities’ (card payments) rather than Direct Debits. Always double-check the payment type before counting them towards a switch.
FAQs
What is the My Side Gig Direct Debit?
It is a small monthly Direct Debit that helps you meet the requirements of bank switching promotions, while supporting the site at the same time.
Are my details safe?
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe, one of the world’s largest payment providers, using bank-level security and encryption. We never see your bank details.
How often do payments come out?
Monthly. Your first payment normally leaves your account around 5 working days after the Direct Debit is set up.
How do I cancel?
Any time, online. Enter the email you signed up with in the ‘Already have a Direct Debit?’ box above and cancel in a couple of clicks. You can also cancel through your banking app, or email info@mysidegig.co.uk if you get stuck.
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