updating debit card for passport application

[usILR]

The card I put on the passport application during the NDRS appointment is no longer valid. Is there a way to update it? I can see from other posts that passport fees are debited before the receipt of approval letter, I wonder if this could be causing delays

[CR001]

Call HMPO if you have the reference number from your passport form and ask them.

Obvs if they cannot take payment, it will cause a slight delay.

[usILR]

Or maybe it's better to email them and ask? I think if you call it asks if you've applied over 6 months ago to get a live person on the line

Thank you very much

[CR001]

6 months is relevant to HO not HMPO. I have suggested you phone HMPO as they process passport form payments.

[usILR]

I tried calling the Passport Office before, after I got the new debit card, they couldn't answer my question and did not take my reference number over the phone. I'll try them again, thanks.

[usILR]

I called HMPO and they told me the fee was processed. I went through my bank statements and found that my card was charged approximately a month after I applied. I thought the fee was 95 pounds when it was actually 85 pounds on my statement, that's why I missed it before. I don't know if this means anything, I haven't received anything from HO yet. I am relieved it won't slow down my application at least.