# The Public Sector Fraud and Error (Recovery) Regulations 2026, Regulation 13: Administrative costs


(1) Provision included in a direct deduction order under section 24 (1) of the Act (bank’s administrative costs) may not enable a bank to deduct more from the amount standing to the credit of the account specified in the order than the amount specified in paragraph (2).
(2) In the case of a regular direct deduction order, the amount is the lesser of—
(a) £10 for every deduction required by a direct deduction order;
(b) £40 in any month;
(c) the administrative costs reasonably incurred by the bank in making the deduction from the account.
(3) In relation to a deduction made under a lump sum direct deduction order, the amount is the lesser of—
(a) £55;
(b) the administrative costs reasonably incurred by the bank in making the deduction.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/668/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-sector-fraud-and-error-recovery-regulations-2026/regulation-13
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