How long does a rent payment take to go through?
Bacs Direct Debit takes up to 7 business days the first time and around 4 after that — a payment sitting as 'Processing' is normal.
Bacs isn't instant. The first collection on a new mandate can take up to 7 business days to confirm; once the mandate is established it's around 4 business days. A payment shows as Processing in the meantime, and it counts as paid for that month.
A brand-new mandate also needs a couple of business days to be registered with your bank. Paying immediately after setting one up can occasionally fail for that reason alone — try again rather than assuming something is broken.
Worth knowing: Because it takes days rather than minutes, pay a few days before the due date if you want it to land on time.
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These answers describe how Tenarize works and summarise the law in England as the product implements it. They are not legal advice about your situation, and the law changes. For free independent help, Citizens Advice and Shelter both cover renting in England; for anything unusual or contested, take advice from a solicitor.
Tenarize does not currently support Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, whose tenancy regimes are different.