Council Tax: paying your Council Tax
Council Tax: methods of payment
We have become aware that some credit card companies might be incorrectly applying additional charges for payments made to local authorities. These additional charges should only be imposed if you are paying a fine or penalty charge notice. If you make a credit card payment for any of our services that does not constitute a fine or penalty charge, and subsequently identify additional charges or interest being applied, we would encourage you to challenge this with your credit card provider.
There are several options when paying your Council Tax bill:
Direct debit
Pay automatically every month.
Find out more about paying your Council Tax by direct debit
Pay online
Our website provides a secure payment facility to pay your Council Tax by credit or debit card.
Payment may only be made using Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Maestro, Switch or Solo credit/debit cards.
You can pay your Council Tax online via our secure payment system:
Pay your Council Tax securely online
BACS/bank transfer
Transfer payments direct from your account to us.
These payment details are for Council Tax BACS/transfer payments only; other service area payments are detailed under their own payment information pages.
Our Northampton Area bank details are available by emailing us at revenueservices.nbc@westnorthants.gov.uk
(Please quote your Council Tax reference number with any payment.)
24 hour telephone payment line
Please telephone 0845 372 1745 and have your account details ready.
Payment may only be made using Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Maestro, Switch or Solo credit/debit cards.
Generally, calls to this number from a landline cost 7p per minute, but it is always best to check with your supplier first.
For details of call charges from the various mobile networks please refer to the Ofcom website.
Payzone and post office
Payments can be made at most outlets where you see the Payzone sign and at all post offices.
You can take your bill into the Payzone retailer or post office and your payment will be receipted using the unique barcode printed on it.
Find your nearest Payzone outlet
This service is free of charge.
By standing order
Payments should be made via the council's bank.
These payment details are for Council Tax BACS/transfer payments only; other service area payments are detailed under their own payment information pages.
Barclays Bank
Sort code: 20-17-68
Account: 70509035
Please quote your Council Tax reference number with any payment.
Instalments
Council Tax is normally paid over ten monthly instalments, April to January; however, if you wish to request monthly instalments until March, please contact us within seven days of receipt of your new bill.
In some circumstances where your account is in arrears we may not be able to offer this facility immediately.