If you've received a normal bill or a reminder notice:
Request a Direct Debit to be set up
Why you should set up a Direct Debit
Help us to help you. You can make your life easier, save paper and save us money by using Direct Debit to pay your business rates bill.
It’s the quickest, safest and easiest way to pay and means you won’t have to worry about late payments, reminders or summons. It also helps keep our print and postage costs down so we can spend our limited funds in more effective ways to help residents.
To set up your Direct Debit, you will need your business rates reference number along with your bank account number and sort code.
The benefits of Direct Debit
Not only does paying by Direct Debit save the council money, but it also makes life easier for you too. Benefits include:
- Choose from four Direct Debit dates of 1, 5, 15 and 25 of each month.
- No need to remember to make a payment (one less thing to worry about!)
- If your annual bill changes, the monthly payment amount will automatically update
- There's no postage to pay
- It saves queuing up in the Post Office or corner shop
- You're covered by the Direct Debit guarantee scheme offered by your bank
Whilst you’re here don’t forget to sign up for e-billing too – it’s quicker, easier and better!
This page was last updated on 3 November 2023