yes i have just spoken with barclays, its the same, they have said they can request the stop from the pdl's but it doesnt mean they will stop trying and they physically cannot stop them from taking the money? he has advised me to swap my sort code and account number and get a new card which will then allow me to keep my account without the hassle of worrying about them taking the money. i have one payment die back in which i need to keep an eye out for to take it out as soon as it hits my account then i will be setting up the new account.