Pay your council tax
The annual council tax charge is normally payable over 10 monthly instalments, due on the 1st of each month from April to January.
You can pay in many ways, including by direct debit or via our secure online payment platform.
For all payments, you will need to quote your billing number which starts with a ‘4’ and can be found on your bill.
Direct debit
Paying by direct debit offers you more flexibility as you can set up your payment to be made on the 4th or 25th of each month.
If you have received your council tax bill, you can set up your direct debit online: manage your council tax online
Alternatively you can:
- call us on 01454 868003
- visit one of our One Stop Shops
- download this direct debit mandate form and return it to us by post using the details on this page
Once a direct debit has been set up, a revised bill will be sent to you.
Secure online payment
To pay your council tax through our secure online payment platform you will need to provide your details and billing number (9 digit number which starts with a ‘4’).
It will take 24 hours for the payment to show on your council tax account.
Error whilst making a payment
If you think that you have made an error whilst making a payment via the online payment system, call us on 01454 868003 or visit one of our One Stop Shops.
We can check your council tax account to confirm the amount that has been received.
If you have overpaid we can arrange for this to be refunded.
Phone
You can make payments 24 hours a day using our automated freephone service on 0345 245 0682.
Bank transfer
You can do this by going into your bank in person, or via internet banking. It will normally take up to four working days to reach our bank account. You should allow for this to avoid falling into arrears.
Our bank details are:
Sort code: 55-61-38
Account number: 80105629
Post a cheque
You can pay your council tax bill by sending a cheque made payable to South Gloucestershire Council.
Make sure you include your billing number.
Post your cheque to:
South Gloucestershire Council
Department for Resources and Business Change
Revenue Services
PO Box 1953
Bristol
BS37 0DE
Other ways to pay
You can also pay your council tax:
- at a Post Office
- at a PayZone outlet
- by setting up a standing order with your bank
Make sure you have your council tax bill to hand.