Business rates - method of payment
All occupiers of commercial properties pay business rates called National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR). The rate each business pays is based on the rateable value of the property and is worked out by the Valuation Office Agency, part of HM Revenue and Customs.
Pay your business rates
You will need your business rates account number to make a payment and this can be found on the left hand side of your bill under your postal address marked 'Account number'.
You can request to pay your annual business rates bill over twelve monthly instalments (April to March). Please contact business rates or call us on 023 8083 3002 if you wish to pay your bill over twelve months.
1. Direct Debit
Setting up a Direct Debit payment is the safest and most convenient way to pay.
Before you fill in this form
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself 10 minutes to fill in the form.
Account number
Bank details
You can cancel a direct debit at any time by contacting your bank or building society.
2. Payment through your bank
You can also pay your Business Rates via standing order, which can be set up by your bank or using online banking.
If setting up a standing order please use bank details below, and quote reference as your account number. DO NOT add any other text, for example part of your address or business name as this would mean the payment will not automatically post to your account.
To ensure that payment is received by the required date you must allow enough time for it to reach us. Typically, it will take at least five working days for the payment to reach your Business Rates account.
You will need the council's bank details as follows:
- Bank: Lloyds bank
- Sort code: 30-00-00
- Account number: 00332526
3. Debit or credit card
Make a payment online using our form or by calling our 24-hour payment line on 023 8083 3001.
Before you make a payment
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself a couple of minutes to fill in the form.
Your payment will normally appear on your business rates account within two days.
A payment card, Apple Pay or Google Pay*- Reference number – you can find this at the top of your invoice
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