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The website will be undergoing maintenance work on Monday 20 October. During this time you may experience some disruption. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pay your business rates

The easiest way to pay your business rates is by monthly payments by direct debit or you can make an immediate payment online.

You can pay online using a debit or credit card. You will need your eight digit reference number. This is found in the top right corner of your bill.

Pay your bill online

Example bill showing the eight digit reference number

Set up a direct debit

The easiest way to pay your business rates is by direct debit. You will always be told about any changes and you can cancel it at any time.

You can set up direct debit payments by downloading the direct debit instruction and returning it to us, or register for our self-service facility to manage your account online.

Pay by phone

You can pay by credit or debit card by calling our payment line on 01432 260200. Have your bill to hand as you will need the 8 digit business rates account reference number which is at the top of your bill.

Pay at the Post Office

You can pay at any Post Office free of charge. Please take your bill with you, so that the Post Office can scan the barcode. Use Post Office's Branch Finder to find your nearest Post Office.

Pay with PayPoint

You can pay free of charge anywhere that you see the PayPoint sign. Please take your bill with you, so that they can scan the barcode. Use PayPoint's Store locator to find your nearest PayPoint.

Pay by BACS or faster payment

You can pay by BACS or faster payment from your bank. Please use the bank account details below ensuring you quote your 8-digit account reference number on all payments to ensure they are allocated against your business rates account.

  • Sort code:          53-50-41
  • Account no:       10313443