What is direct debit cashback?
With direct debit cashback, you can earn 0.50% cashback on eligible direct debit payments, up to €5 each month. Cashback is applied automatically, so there are no extra steps once you set up your direct debit.
If you make eligible direct debit payments during the month, your cashback will be calculated on those payments and credited to your account the following month. You can benefit from this feature if you have an APS Online Account or an APS Student Online Account.
Key benefits
- Earn 0.50% cashback on eligible direct debit payments and receive up to €5 cashback each month.
- Cashback is applied automatically.
- Pay your regular bills
- Get more value from your everyday banking.
How does direct debit cashback work?
Every month, we add up your eligible direct debit payments. Your cashback is then paid into your account automatically the following month.
| Date | Description | Credit | Debit | Balance | Cashback |
| 19/07/2026 | Cheque deposit | €100.00 | €9,034.00 | Not eligible | |
| 21/07/2026 | Direct debit - Pension plan | €60.00 | €8,973.00 | Eligible | |
| 29/07/2026 | Salary | €1950.00 | €10,924.00 | Not eligible | |
| 30/07/2026 | Direct debit - Car payment | €240.00 | €10,684.00 | Eligible | |
| 30/07/2026 | Card payment – Monthly streaming subscription | €14.99 | €10,666.01 | Not eligible | |
| 01/08/2026 | Cashback for month 07/2026 | €1.50 | €10,667.51 | Paid automatically |
In this example:
- Eligible direct debit payments: €300.00 (pension plan and car payment).
- Cashback earned: €1.50 (0.50% of €60.00 and 0.50% of €240.00 which is then summed up).
- The cashback is paid into your account automatically at the beginning of the following month.
How can I benefit from direct debit cashback?
To earn cashback, your payments must be made by direct debit.
If you already pay a bill by direct debit with an eligible service provider, you do not need to do anything. We will calculate your cashback automatically. If you do not currently pay by direct debit, contact your service provider to check if they offer this payment method and ask them to set it up.
Only payments collected by a service provider through a direct debit are eligible. Card payments, standing orders and other payment methods do not qualify.
Approved and issued by APS Bank plc, APS Centre, Tower Street, B’Kara BKR 4012. APS Bank plc is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a Credit Institution under the Banking Act 1994 and to carry out Investment Services activities under the Investment Services Act 1994. The Bank is also registered as a Tied Insurance intermediary under the Insurance Distribution Act 2018. The Bank is a participant in the Depositor Compensation Scheme established under the laws of Malta. Terms and conditions apply and are available on apsbank.com.mt/direct-debit-cashback. Offer valid until 31 January 2027.

