IBANC pay-collect-control vs London & Zurich Direct Debit

IBANC pay-collect-control creates and executes SEPA credit transfers and direct debits, checks payment input, and supplies payment information by account. Its offline system keeps customer relations, mandates, groups, and payment data under the user’s control. Imports include Excel, CSV, SEPA XML (PAIN), BTL91, and CAMT.053 bank statements; the maker says the software works with every European bank and with accounting and ERP software. Automatic checks help verify that transaction files are correct and accepted by the bank. Reconciliation tools track and reschedule returns and rejects. Standard costs €279, paid once and covers one bank account and up to 1,000 transactions per batch. Business costs €599, paid once and adds five accounts, larger batches, salary payments, and CAMT053 reconciliation. Ultimate costs €1,099, paid once and lists unlimited accounts and batch transactions. Server pricing is on request. A free trial is available, limited to three transactions per batch. IBANC runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

London & Zurich Direct Debit provides collection services and administration software for businesses. It supports regular, recurring, and one-off payments after customers authorise Direct Debit collection. The DDMS portal handles mandate creation, Bacs submission, compliance, reporting, failed payments, reconciliation, accounting, and scheduling. Businesses can use their own Service User Number or operate under London & Zurich’s; the company says it can obtain one through its sponsor bank for organisations without a SUN. Integration options include a RESTful API, accounting connections, a test environment, developer documentation, and specialist integration support. API access is included within a solution, with costs depending on integration needs and setup. The service can be white labelled so bank statements show the customer business’s name. London & Zurich describes AWS hosting, UK-based servers, multi-factor authentication, 24/7 monitoring, Cyber Essentials Plus, FCA authorisation, and Bacs Approved Bureau status. Pricing is on request, with Business, Foundation, and Enterprise/Reseller options.