Credit card payments
There are many ways to make the monthly payments to your credit card and stay in control. Learn more in our handy guide.
Direct Debit payments
If you want control of your payments, a Direct Debit collects payments automatically from your bank or building society account when they’re due.
You can set up a Direct Debit to make automatic credit card payments each month, either for:
1. Just the minimum - We'll take the minimum payment due.
2. The full statement balance - We'll take the outstanding account balance when your statement was produced.
3. Fixed percentage - You pay a fixed percentage of your balance each month. This can be anything from 2.5% to 99%. We’ll collect at least the minimum payment each month, even if your fixed percentage amount falls below this.
4. An amount set by you - If this set amount is less than the minimum payment due, we'll take the minimum payment.
It’s nice and simple to set up a Direct Debit using Online Services on a desktop computer or laptop. At the moment, you can’t set up or amend a Direct Debit in our app or on a mobile browser.
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To set up a Direct Debit
1. Log in to Online Services and select pay credit card from the menu next to your credit card.
2. Select Pay by Direct Debit from the Ways to Pay options then select set up Direct Debit.
3. Enter your bank or building society sort code and account number.
4. Select your Direct Debit type then continue.
5. Check the details are right, then enter your Online Services password and confirm.
6. All done. We will set up your Direct Debit and tell you when the first payment will be taken. Until then, please use another method of payment.
Things to keep in mind
- If you pay late or miss a payment, you may have to pay fees, lose any promotional offers you have, and it could damage your credit score.
- To help you manage your credit card, we might make changes to your payment amount.
- If your payment doesn’t cover the minimum payment, we may increase it. We may also increase it if you have any missed payments.
- Any extra payments won’t usually reduce your Direct Debit amount. We may reduce your payment if it's too high and your account is going into credit.
- If a Direct Debit isn’t taken for 37 months, it will become dormant. If this happens, you’ll need to set up a new one.
- You can change or cancel your Direct Debit at any time.
One off payments
If you want full control or to make extra payments on top of your Direct Debit, you’ve got a few options.
You need to pay at least the minimum payment each month. Please also check your selected payment method will reach us before the due date.
You can make extra payments at any point to reduce your balance and any interest costs.
Keep in mind: If you make additional payments to your account during the month we may still collect your Direct Debit in full. You may also need to pay off any residual interest.
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To pay from a UK bank or building society using our app
1. Log in to our app, select the credit card you want to pay and select pay credit card.
2. Select to pay from Your UK bank account.
3. Enter the amount you’d like to pay.
4. From the list, select the bank you want to pay from.
5. We’ll briefly hand you over to their website or app to approve the payment.
6. All done. Your available credit should update within 2 hours. Please allow at least one working day for your list of recent transactions to update.
We only share payment information. No other personal details are shared between banks. Read our full details and terms PDF (64KB).
This service isn’t possible with all banks and building societies yet, it is currently only available with the following banks and building societies:
Bank Of Scotland, Barclays, First Direct Bank, Halifax , HSBC Bank – Personal, Lloyds Bank, Monzo, Natwest Bank, Nationwide Building Society, Revolut, Royal Bank of Scotland , Santander, Starling Bank and TSB Bank.
If your bank or building society isn't listed, please choose a different method of payment.
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You can only make one debit card payment per day to your credit card. Use one of our other ways to pay if you need to make more than one payment per day.
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To pay by bank transfer
You can make a one-off payment or standing order from your bank account in the same way you’d pay a bill or person. You’ll need these details:
- Sort code – 77-29-00
- Account number – 0000 0000
- Reference – your 16-digit credit card number
Please check your details carefully when you make your payment.
Bank transfers should reach your MBNA credit card account by the next working day.
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To pay from overseas
Most customers with UK bank account or debit card, can make payment online or by phone from outside the UK.
If not, most overseas banks can make a BIC or SWIFT payment to us. Processing times can vary, so check with the overseas bank when you make your payment.
You’ll need these details:
- IBAN: GB38LOYD30675699067997
- BIC/SWIFT: LOYDGB21705
- Reference: your 16-digit credit card number
Please check your details carefully when you make your payment.
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To pay by phone
If you aren't registered for Online Services, you can call us to make a payment using your preferred method. You’ll need your 16-digit credit card number when calling us.
If you're struggling to make a payment please call us so we can help.
To pay by cheque
You can send a cheque to us by post. Please don’t send cash in case it gets lost.
Make your cheque out to MBNA, remembering to write your name and credit card number on the back. Once it’s complete, send your cheque to:
MBNA (180)
PO Box 274
Sheffield
S98 1RJ
If you receive paper statements, you can also pay a cheque into any UK bank or building society. Please complete the Bank Giro Slip provided with your statement.Allow at least 7 working days for delivery and for your payment to reach your account.
We don’t accept cheques for dates in the future (post-dated). These are usually returned, which could result in missed payments and additional fees.
To pay at any UK bank or building society.You can make a payment at a branch where you hold a UK bank or building society current account by asking them to complete a bank transfer to your credit card. You’ll need these details:
Sort code – 77-29-00
Account number – 0000 0000
Reference – your 16-digit credit card numberPlease check your details carefully when you make your payment.
Bank transfers should reach your MBNA credit card account by the next working day.If you receive paper statements, you can also pay cash or a cheque into any UK bank or building society. Please complete the Bank Giro Slip provided with your statement.
You may have to pay for this service. Please allow up to 4 working days for your payment to reach us.
Credit card payments explained
You need to make at least the minimum payment each month, by the due date detailed on your latest statement. Try to pay off as much as you can to keep any interest costs down.
- You can ask to change your payment due date to suit your needs. For example, if you usually receive your salary later than your due date falls.
- Set up a regular Direct Debit payment and we’ll automatically claim your selected payment amount when it’s due. If you have a Direct Debit set up, any extra payments won’t usually reduce your Direct Debit amount.
- If you decide to make one off payments, check your selected payment method will reach us before the due date.
Money worries support
If you find you are worrying about managing your debt or the rising cost of living, you really aren’t alone.
Whatever help you need, you can find it on our money worries page.