The authority given to a bank to make regular payments on behalf of a customer is

A.

credit transfer

B.

bank endorsement

C.

standing order

D.

bank overdraft

Correct answer is C

A standing order is an instruction given to a bank by an account holder, to make periodic payments to a named payee on a specific date. The bank makes the payment on behalf of the drawer (account holder). Here, the bank is referred to as the drawee.