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A subscription-based telecommunications firm needs an automated electronic banking system that allows it to pull recurring, variable monthly bill payments directly from customers' bank accounts based on prior customer authorization. Which electronic payment mechanism is specifically designed to perform this automated pull transaction?

  1. Direct Debit mandateCevap
  2. B
    Direct Credit transfer
  3. C
    Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale (EFTPOS)
  4. D
    Automated Teller Machine (ATM) settlement

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The Direct Debit mandate is the correct electronic payment mechanism designed for authorized recurring pull payments.
Direct Debit is an electronic payment arrangement authorized by a bank account holder that allows a specified service provider or creditor to collect varying amounts directly from the account on scheduled dates.

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1
Analyze the requirements of the payment scenario.
The scenario requires an automated, recurring 'pull' transaction where the merchant initiates payment deduction of varying amounts upon prior customer authorization.
Different e-banking services serve push versus pull functions and single versus recurring transactions.
2
Evaluate electronic payment channels against the required function.
Direct Debit allows creditors to pull payments from debtors' accounts. Direct Credit pushes funds from payer to payee. EFTPOS and ATMs require real-time manual card or pin interaction.
Identifying the operational direction and automation mechanism distinguishes Direct Debit from push transfers and point-of-sale terminals.

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Direct Debit vs Direct Credit and electronic payment channels
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