Council tax how can i pay

Please pay by direct debit if you can. Over 60 per cent of council tax accounts are paid by direct debit each year. The direct debit guarantee make this the easiest and safest payment option.

If you pay by direct debit you have the choice of 5 payment dates: 1st, 8th, 15th, 21st or 28th of the month and can choose to have up to 12 instalments. You will also be able to change your bank details. Set up a direct debit using the Direct debit online form.

Alternatively, you can set up your direct debit over the phone, please call or by emailing us at counciltax lbhf. You can pay on-line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using your Maestro, Delta, Solo, Visa or Master card. You can also pay for the whole year at once or by two half-yearly instalments. Apply to pay by 12 instalments Pay your council tax online We accept Mastercard or Visa credit cards, Visa debit cards, Delta or Maestro.

Make a payment Pay by phone Using a credit or debit card, call Pay at a bank To pay at your own bank, or for standing orders, internet or phone banking, please use sort code 00, account number and your council tax account number as the reference. Pay in person You can use the barcode on your bill to make cash payments at any PayPoint outlet.

SMS text messaging We may send you a text message reminding you of the council tax balance to be paid. Council Services Business Children and families Council and local decisions Housing and council tax Health and adult social care Learning and schools Leisure, parks and libraries Neighbourhood and streets Planning and building control Rubbish and recycling Transport and parking My Account Council tax.

We offer a choice of payment dates: 1st, 15th or 25th day of each month. Setup or change an existing Direct Debit:. You can make a payment by calling our hour payment line. Simply listen to the options and pick the one that you wish to pay for. Simply tell them how much you want to pay by cash or debit card only at PayPoint outlets , hand over your payment and bill or swipe card, and wait for your receipt.

Please check your receipt and keep it safe as it is proof of your payment. Take a look at the Post Office branch-finder to find your nearest Post Office. Ask for a copy of your bill — please note that this may take up to 10 days to arrive. This site uses cookies and other tracking methods to help us gather your feedback, analyse data and provide third party content. Cookie policy. Accept cookies. How to pay your Council Tax. Direct Debit can save you time and money Your payment is automatically debited from your account each month You can pay over 10 months April to January or 12 months April to March You can choose to pay on either 1st, 14th, 16th, 25th or if you prefer weekly Tues or Fri or fortnightly Tues or Fri If you've received a summons Please note if a You have received a summons or b Your direct debit application relates to an old account or for a property you no longer live at then you cannot set up a direct debit online.