What is Direct Debit?
Direct Debits are a way to pay your international health insurance premium from your
current or savings account. You can set up a direct debit by signing a Direct Debit
Mandate form; Now Health on behalf of AXA Gulf then takes money from your bank
account automatically according to your instructions.
What are the advantages of Direct Debit?
As a customer you can take advantage of this service by making your recurring
payments through the UAE Direct Debit System (UAEDDS). The key benefits are:
• It is secure and there is a one-time set up
• It is mandate driven
• There are no worries about remembering to pay at the right time. The only thing
you need to remember is that there is sufficient cash in the account to cover the
payment
• There is no need to write post-dated cheques,
• It is automated so there is no need for manual tracking to meet payment
deadlines
• It eliminates the need for paper-based payment instructions for recurring
payments
• Greater convenience
Would there be a reference number or acknowledgement against a direct debit
set up request?
Yes, once the Direct Debit has been set up there would be a 23-digit unique identifier
code, which can be obtained by contacting your bank.
What are the charges that would be levied for each direct debit into my
account?
If sufficient funds are held in your account to honour the direct debit requests, then
there will be no charges. If the direct debit is returned unpaid, they you may get charged
from your bank, however they will notify you of this. Please note the standard surcharge
for monthly (5%) or quarterly (3%) payment frequency will still apply
What if my Direct Debit is returned unpaid?
The Now Health team will contact you to notify you that the payment was unsuccessful
and they will confirm a date to retake the Direct Debit payment
Would I be allowed to change my paying bank details, if I have enrolled for
direct debit?
To change your bank details you must complete a new application form, which Now
Health will provide you with. You must notify us immediately if you require an
amendment, as we require 10 working days’ notice to amend a direct debit, before your
next payment is due to be taken
Can I setup direct debit from my USD/EURO denominated account?
Direct debits may be set up from your USD/EUR (or any non AED) account at the sole
discretion of your bank. Please be advised that only AED payments will be processed
using the UAEDDS. Funding an AED payment from a non-AED denominated account may
attract other levies due to exchange rates from the bank accounts of both parties
Can I setup a direct debit from my bank account in my home country?
All direct debits must be to taken from a bank registered with the UAE Central Bank,
based in any of the UAE Emirates.
Can I setup direct debit from my joint account?
Yes, direct debits can be setup from a joint account. At the time of setting up the direct
debit make sure to imprint the signatures of all those authorised as per the mandate
that you have setup at your bank.
Will there be direct debit on Fridays? What if I am not able to fund my account
due to a public holiday(s)?
Direct Debit instructions will not be executed on Fridays and other declared UAE Banking
Holidays. If the due date for a payment is during the holidays, then the payment will be
due any time within seven days immediately following the holidays. You should always
ensure sufficient funds are available in your account to honour direct debit commitments
Will you take all my payments by Direct Debit?
Due to the set up time required between Now Health, UAE Central Bank and the other
banks involved, the first policy instalment payment will need to be made by cheque;
bank transfer or credit card and we will take the following instalment premiums by direct
debit.
Why do you require additional ID?
Central bank requires additional ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) information, during the
verification process; this can be your passport number, Emirates ID number, Driving
licence number or Family book number, which will be completed on the application form
under Customer ID & Type
How to set up a Direct Debit to pay your insurance premium
The following information must be completed by the customer on Direct Debit form
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Bank Name (The name of your bank i.e. Citi Bank, Emirates NBD, ADIB)
Title of Account (Your name on the account)
IBAN (IBAN number from the account you would like debiting)
Customer ID & Type please provide one of the following identification numbers,
using the abbreviation codes & then the corresponding number from your ID
o Passport number - PASSP
o Emirates ID number - EIDAC
o Driving licence number - DRVLN
o Family Book number - FAMBK
Please read the terms and conditions, sign and date the form
For the following information can be completed by the now Now Health team on behalf of
AXA, alternatively the client can complete it (all information is as per the invoice)
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Commences on (Policy start date)
Expires on (Policy expiry date)
Payment frequency (Please tick your payment frequency: monthly, quarterly,
half-yearly)
Plans are underwritten by AXA Insurance (Gulf) B.S.C. (c). Dubai Branch: PO Box 32505, Dubai, UAE.
Registered in the Insurance Companies Register under the Federal Law No. 9 of 1984.
Now Health International (Services) FZ LLC administers plans on behalf of AXA Insurance (Gulf) B.S.C. (c), PO
Box 502163, Dubai, UAE.
Plans are reinsured by AXA PPP healthcare Limited, Registered office: 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD,
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Fixed Amount - depending on your payment frequency this is your policy amount
divided by:
⇒ 12, if you are paying monthly
⇒ 4, if you are paying quarterly
⇒ 2, if you are paying half-yearly
Please note the value must be in AED and not USD, please use exchange rate of 3.68
AED to 1 USD – please do not round this figure up or down as it will need to be the exact
amount.
If the payee is not the planholder, please inform your customer service team. Please
note the form must be completed with the payee’s details and not the planholder’s
details.
What happens now?
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The original form needs to be sent to Now Health (please note copies of the form
will not be accepted by UAE Central bank)
Customer Service
Now Health International
Ground Floor,
Al Shaiba Building,
PO Box 502163,
Dubai
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You will make your 1st premium payment by credit card, cheque or bank transfer
and we will issue you your policy pack
Now Health will submit your direct debit form to UAE Central Bank for set up, who
will contact your bank to check all the details
We will then receive confirmation of set up from your bank and update our
system
Your 2nd premium instalment onwards will be taken by direct debit on your policy
inception day, every month or quarter i.e. your policy starts on 1st month, we will
take your monthly payments on the 1st of each month
Please note you cannot change the payment due date, as this is governed by the
original invoice, which is submitted to the Central Bank
We will only contact you if there is any missing information with your direct debit
form or we were unable to process a payment
If you have any questions, please contact us at +971 4450 1410 or [email protected].
Plans are underwritten by AXA Insurance (Gulf) B.S.C. (c). Dubai Branch: PO Box 32505, Dubai, UAE.
Registered in the Insurance Companies Register under the Federal Law No. 9 of 1984.
Now Health International (Services) FZ LLC administers plans on behalf of AXA Insurance (Gulf) B.S.C. (c), PO
Box 502163, Dubai, UAE.
Plans are reinsured by AXA PPP healthcare Limited, Registered office: 5 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AD,
United Kingdom.