You will need your reference number which is 8 digits and starts with a 4 or a 5. It can be found on the bill you are paying, on Council Tax letters and on Council Tax payment cards (swipecards).
Direct debit
Requesting a direct debit online is a quick, easy, and secure way to pay your council tax. You will need your council tax account number together with your bank account details, and can choose to pay -
- by 10 monthly instalments (April to January)
- by 12 monthly instalments (April to March)
- on the 1, 7, 14, 21 or 28 of each month
You will need to be registered for a My Council Tax Account to use this online service. If you have already registered, you can log in to complete a direct debit mandate or update your direct debit details online. Alternatively, if you have not registered you can sign up using the button below -
You will require pop-ups to be enabled when accessing your Council Tax account online. If you are unsure how to access pop-ups on your device, you can view our online portals page for help
Online
Make a secure payment anytime with myPayments. You will need -
- your council tax reference number
- your debit or credit card
- an email address to be sent a receipt (optional)
Debit and credit cards
We accept the following debit and credit cards -
- Visa
- Visa Debit
- Visa Electron
- Mastercard
- Maestro
We do not accept America Express.
Bank Transfers or Standing Orders
You can transfer a one-off payment or set up regular payments from your bank or building society through online banking, telephone banking or in person.
Our bank details are -
- Sort code: 62 24 11
- Account number: 00000000 (eight zeros)
You need to quote -
- 0000 510 000 followed by your 8-digit reference number (this starts with a 4 or 5)
Telephone
You can pay anytime by automated telephone payment on 01482 300 300 (select option 1). Our Contact Centre staff are available to take payments -
- Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
You will need -
- your Council Tax reference number
- a debit or credit card
In person
If you have a swipecard, you can pay your Council Tax at any -
- UK post office with cash or a cheque
- supermarket or shop that displays the PayPoint logo with cash