A Small Family Business with a Big Impact
Safe Online Billing is a family-run UK telecoms billing software company founded in 2005 by Paul and Susan Barrass. The company develops and operates the SAFE Billing Platform, cloud-based billing software purpose-built for UK telecoms resellers. It handles CDR processing across more than 85 carrier formats, recurring billing, white-label invoicing, Direct Debit collection through GoCardless, card payments via Stripe, and customer self-service portals. Packages start from £20 per month, the lowest published entry price for a UK telecoms billing platform. Safe Online Billing Ltd is registered in England and Wales (company number 05423587) with a registered office at Communications House, 290 Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 9WB. The team is based in the East Midlands.
What started as a solution to our own frustrations with telecoms billing has grown into a platform trusted by resellers across the country.
Our Story
We are Paul and Susan Barrass. We founded Safe Online Billing in 2005 because we saw how much time telecoms resellers wasted on manual billing. Between us we had a decade of experience in telecoms software and knew there had to be a better way.
So we built one. A billing platform made specifically for UK telecoms resellers, by people who understand the industry inside out.
Over twenty years later, we are still a family business. That means when you call us, you speak to Paul or Susan. Not a call centre. Not a ticket system. Real people who know your account and care about getting things right.
Our Approach
We believe billing should not eat into your week. Our approach is simple: automate the repetitive tasks and give you the tools to handle the rest quickly.
Every feature we build starts with a conversation with a customer. We do not add things because they look good on a feature list. We add them because a reseller told us they needed them.
We improve the platform every single week. Small, steady improvements that make your life easier, month after month.
Our Difference
We are not a generic billing company that bolted on telecoms support as an afterthought. Every line of code in our platform was written for UK telecoms resellers.
Our team is based in the East Midlands. Your data is hosted in the UK. We understand UK carriers, UK regulations, and UK tax rules. You will never have to explain what a CDR is or how reseller billing works.
And our pricing starts at just £20 a month. We believe every reseller deserves access to proper billing software, not just the big players.
What We Stand For
These values guide every decision we make, from the features we build to the way we support our customers.
Simplicity
Billing is complex enough. We keep our platform simple to use so you can focus on running your business, not fighting your software.
Reliability
Your billing runs whether you are awake or asleep. We design the service for high availability because your cash flow depends on it.
Transparency
No hidden fees. No surprise charges. Our pricing is clear, our contracts are fair, and we will always tell you exactly what you are paying for.
Continuous Improvement
We improve the platform every week based on what our customers tell us they need. Your feedback shapes what we build next.
Meet the Team
We are a small team, and that is by design. When you work with us, you work with the people who built the platform.
Dr Paul Barrass
Founder & Technical Director
Paul has spent over 20 years building telecoms software. He designed and built the SAFE Billing Platform from the ground up and still writes code every day. If you have a technical question, Paul is the person to ask.
Susan Barrass
Founder & Client Relations Director
Susan makes sure every customer gets the personal attention they deserve. From onboarding new resellers to handling day-to-day queries, Susan is your first point of contact and your biggest advocate.
Want to Work with a Team That Cares?
We are a family business that treats every customer like a partner. Let us show you what personal service really means.
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