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Trvalý príkaz

Permanent direct debit (regular automatic payment)

What does “Trvalý príkaz” mean in Slovakia?

Trvalý príkaz is a standing payment order at a bank: you set up a regular payment once, and the bank sends the set amount to the specified account every month. It is convenient for rent or utility payments.

How it differs from inkaso

  • Trvalý príkazyou set the amount and date, and the money is sent automatically.
  • Inkaso — on the contrary, the recipient "collects" money from your account themselves (for example, an energy company).

You can set up a trvalý príkaz in your online banking or app in a few minutes: enter the account number (IBAN), amount, frequency, and payment purpose. Often, the landlord asks you to add a note to the payment (poznámka) or a variabilný symbol so the payment is easy to recognize. The order can be made indefinite or you can set an end date, and you can change or cancel it at any time. Make sure you have enough funds in your account on the day of withdrawal.

Important. Unlike inkaso, with a trvalý príkaz (standing order), the bank debits exactly the amount you set. If the rent or tariff changes, you must update the order manually — otherwise, you will pay the old amount.

Examples of use

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I set up a standing order for the rent.
I set up a standing order for the rent.
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You can change a standing order in the mobile app.
You can change a standing order in the mobile app.
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I pay the rent by standing order every month.
I pay rent by standing order every month.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a standing order and a direct debit?
With a standing order, you set the amount and date, and with direct debit, the recipient takes the money from your account themselves.
How to set up a standing order?
In the internet banking or app: enter the recipient's IBAN, the amount, the frequency, and the purpose of the payment. This takes a few minutes.
What happens if there is not enough money in the account?
The payment might not go through. The bank usually tries again later, but it's better to watch your balance before the debit date.

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