Paying your Council Tax
You will be given monthly instalments, normally from April to January, to pay your council tax. We now offer a choice of payment date; 6th, 13th, 20th or 27th of each month. This means that you can now pay by monthly instalments and select a date that is convenient to you.
Alternatively, you can pay by doing one of the following:
a) Pay in full by the 6th April.
b) Pay in two halves, the first payment within 28 days of the bill being issued, the second by the 6th September.
Payment methods
There are several options for paying, choose the most convenient way for you.
1) By direct debit
The choice of payment dates is also available when paying by direct debit but you also have the option of paying over 12 months instead of 10. This means that you can now spread the cost of your Council Tax throughout the year.
We are able to offer you a choice of payment dates on which you can pay your council tax, but only if you pay by Direct Debit. This means that you can now pay by monthly instalments and select a date convenient to you.
When you pay by direct debit you are automatically covered by the direct debit guarantee. This means you are guaranteed an immediate refund from your Bank or Building Society in the unlikely event of an error occurring. Also you are always advised at least 10 working days in advance of any proposed changes, to either the amounts to be paid or the payment dates. This gives you ample time to query any changes.
There are 3 ways you can set up your direct debit:
1. Telephone Rotherham (01709) 336006
2. Online using the following form: Council Tax: Direct Debit Form
3. Complete the following direct debit mandate and return to Rotherham MBC, Civic Building, Walker Place, Rotherham, S65 1UF.
The following link will give you information about how the direct debit will work:
Your revised Council Tax bill will set out the amounts to be collected and confirm the agreed due date.
2) Post Office
Take your bill which must contain a printed barcode along with your method of payment (cash, cheque or debit card) to any Post Office. You will be given a receipt which you should keep. Payments made at the Post Office should be made at least 5 working days before the instalment is due.
3) Paypoint
PayPoint can be found in local newsagents, convenience stores and petrol forecourts in your area and nationwide. Take your bill which must contain a printed barcode and the amount you wish to pay in cash to any PayPoint outlet. You will be given a receipt which you should keep. Payments made at a PayPoint outlet should be made at least 5 working days before the instalment is due.
4) Online Payments
Alternatively use this link to make your payments online.
5) Telephone banking
If you want to use this service then contact your bank. You should arrange to pay:
Rotherham Borough Council
Co-operative Bank plc
Sort Code 08-90-87
Account Number 61180354
Please quote your council tax account number and also your name and address.
6) At the bank
You can pay at any bank, but some banks may charge a fee for this service.
Please remember when paying at the bank it will take several days for the payment to reach us so please pay well in advance of the due day.
7) Telephone Payments
If you prefer to pay by telephone please call our 24 hour automated line 01709 336810
8) Over the Counter
You can pay at any of the following customer service centres or district offices - in cash, by cheque, by debit card, by credit card, postal order or money order:
| Customer Service Centre | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Civic Building, Walker Place |
8.30-5.30 |
| Swinton CSC, Station Street, Swinton |
8.30-5.30 |
| Dinnington CSC, New Street, Dinnington |
8.30-4.30 |
| Maltby Leisure and Services Centre, Braithwell Road, Maltby |
8.30-5.30 |
| Aston Joint Service Centre, Worksop Road, Swallownest |
8.30-5.30 |
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Last update: 31/01/2012
