Old English hamstede home, town, village, from home (n.) + stead (q.v.). In U.S. usage, a lot of land adequate for the maintenance of a family (1690s), defined by the Homestead Act of 1862 as 160 acres. Hence, the verb, first recorded 1872. Homesteader also is from 1872.
Visit your bank's website to change direct debit details. You'll need to provide your username, password and a security question, if necessary. Navigate to your Profile or Personal Information page where you will be able to update or change your account details. Visit your financial institution in person.
Direct debits. A direct debit is different. With a direct debit, you agree payment terms with a payee - for example, your mortgage provider. You then give authority to your bank or building society to debit your account with payments requested by your mortgage provider. You do this by completing a direct debit form or mandate.