DMBM215200 - Payment Allocation, Overpayments and Repayments: Duty Repaid In Error Refunded (DRIER): Raising DRIER charges on SAFE

Where Section 29/30 TMA 1970 and FA 1998 Sch18, Para 52 is not appropriate

If neither of the tests covered at DMBM215180 or DMBM215190are appropriate or DMBM215150 applies you should.

  • raise a DRIER charge on SAFE . Offices having SAFE Nominees should use the DRIER: (R97) Charge stencil 
Note: If the payee is an agent/third party, raise the charge on the payee.
  • ensure the PID of the person asking for the charge to be raised is entered in the Local Reference field. This will enable contact to be made if necessary.
  • use the DRIER - SAFE Charge Notification stencil- send a copy of the letter and all relevant paperwork to:

Team 3
SAFE Unit
Accounts Office
Victoria Street
Shipley
BD98 1AA

Note: If the charge was raised on the agent/third party, prominently note the papers 'Repayment made to Agent/Third Party'.

If you do not have access to SAFE or a SAFE Nominee, follow the guidance at Raising Charges; Over-repayments DRIER (R97).