3.—(1) The fee shall be payable on delivery of the application or requisition, or lodging of the definitive certificate, as appropriate.
(2) Except where the registrar otherwise permits and, subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the fee shall be paid by credit or debit card.
(3) Where there is an agreement between the applicant or person requesting the service and the registrar, a fee may be paid by direct debit to such bank account of Her Majesty’s Land Registry as the registrar may from time to time direct.
(4) Where an application or requisition is made, or a definitive certificate is lodged, other than by using an electronic means of communication, the fee may be paid by cheque or postal order crossed and made payable to Her Majesty’s Land Registry.