He said people may 'have far fewer rights'

Martin Lewis has highlighted a payment rule that is "really important for people to understand". The founder of Money Saving Expert spoke about the different regular payments you can arrange, as one type of payment offers far superior protection compared to others.

During a recent episode of his BBC podcast , the financial journalist explained the crucial differences between recurring payments and direct debits. Mr Lewis said that direct debits come with "powerful protections" that account holders need to know about.

He added that when establishing a regular payment, such as for a gym membership or another subscription service, handing over your long bank card number means the payment will be taken from your card, leaving you with "little

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