# Loqate - Bank validation

This functionality is leveraged by many services within the platform where bank details need to be checked for validity and maximise the quality of data being received.&#x20;

This is used in the following:

* Council Tax - Direct Debit
* Council Tax - Single Person Discount
* Council Tax - Moves
* Council Tax - Special Payment Arrangement
* Council Tax - Refunds
* Business Rates - Direct Debit
* Business Rates - Moves, Reliefs and Pay
* Local Welfare Assistance
* Free School Meal Holiday Payments

You can read more about the service being used here:

{% embed url="https://www.loqate.com/en-gb/bank-verification" %}

