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We're here to help with technical and account queries - and listen to feedback and complaints.

Help with our banking products and services  

We're here to help you with all your banking queries. We have collated our FAQ list to help you find the answer you're looking for.

Common questions 

Yes. The CAF Bank Business card allows you to make card payments in pounds, or a foreign currency, make a cash withdrawal in or outside the UK, wherever you see the Mastercard® sign. Learn more about our CAF Bank Business card features and benefits here.

Payments up to £100,000 per payment made from our Online Banking service are sent to UK beneficiaries as Online Faster Payments. There is no charge for making this type of payment.

If the payment is made by 4pm, the payment is received by the beneficiary by close of business on the next business day.

If the payment is made after 4pm, the payment is received by the beneficiary by close of business on the second business day.

Single Immediate Payments (SIPs) let you send money to UK beneficiaries, up to £100,000 per payment.

Instructions must be sent by letter to:
CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4JQ

Instructions received before 3pm are processed within 2 hours. SIP instructions received after 3pm are processed the next business day.

For details of charges for making SIP payments, please refer to our Tariff of Charges.

Yes. CHAPS lets you send high-value payments to UK beneficiaries.

Instructions must be in writing and sent to:

CAF Bank
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4JQ

Instructions are processed the same day, if received before 3pm. Instructions received after 3pm are made on the next business day.

For details of charges for making CHAPS payments, please refer to our Tariff of Charges.

To send a Payment to a bank account outside the UK, either in sterling or foreign currency, you'll need to complete a 'Sending a Payment outside the UK' form. You can also request a form by emailing us at cafbank@cafonline.org.

To avoid delays, please complete the form in line with Convera’s Payment Formatting Guide, which provides detailed instructions to ensure smooth processing of requests. The key points to note are:

Mandatory Information: Every payment must include the full beneficiary name, beneficiary bank name, and account number. 

Currency-Specific Requirements: Different currencies and countries may have unique formatting needs. For example: 

• Euro (EUR): Requires a 22-character IBAN.
• US Dollar (USD): Needs a 9-digit routing number and account number.
• British Pound (GBP): Needs a 22-character IBAN.

Currency and Country Codes: Defined by ISO 4217 (e.g., USD, EUR, JPY) and ISO 3166 two-letter codes (e.g., US, NP, AU).

Amounts: Expressed as integers in minor currency units (e.g., cents), as specified in ISO 4217. 

Purpose of Payment: Certain countries mandate specifying the payment's purpose, sometimes using standardised codes.

Beneficiary Details: Full beneficiary addresses, including street address, city, province, and postal code, are often required. PO Boxes are generally not accepted.

For details of our International Payment charges, please refer to the CAF Bank Tariff.

 

Our Bacs bureau service is an efficient way to send bulk payments in the UK, including to suppliers and staff salaries, using dual authorisation. You can also process your incoming Direct Debits under the same service using our user-friendly service.

You can find out more about our Bacs bureau service here.

If you have a loan requirement of over £150,000, we may be able to help. Call us on 03000 123 444 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, except English bank holidays) for more information or email us at cafbank@cafonline.org.

Find out more here about our loan application process.

Call us on 03000 123 444 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, except English bank holidays), if you’d prefer to chat with one of our loan experts.

Explore other help topics 

Opening an account We're here to help guide you through the process.
Managing your account We have collated our FAQ list to guide you with managing your account.
Online banking We're here to help you with any online banking queries. View our help centre for online banking guidance.
Staying secure We're here to help make sure your finances are kept safe and secure.
Making a complaint We hope you’ll never need to complain but if you have a problem please let us know

Further questions? Give us a call

Our expert team is here to help with any questions you have about your organisation's banking. Phone 03000 123 456 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, except English bank holiday)

CAF Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 204451).

CAF Bank Limited Registered office is 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ. Registered in England and Wales under number 1837656.