It's never been easier!
By completing our online form, you can set up monthly Direct Debit payments to pay Council Tax without the need to send an application by post.
See 'Do it online' (right hand side) to access the online form
We also provide a choice of paying on one out of four dates each month.
The payment dates are 1st, 8th, 15th and the 25th.
There should be a date to suit everyone and there are many advantages of paying by Direct Debit:
- No need to remember when to pay
- It's cheaper and convenient - no car parking costs, bus fares or postage and no queuing
- It's safer - less cash to carry
Information you need to complete the online form
Before you start to complete the form you will need to have the following information to hand:
- Council Tax account reference - this can be found on your Council Tax bill, it's either 8 digits or 7 with an X on the end, usually beginning with a 4 or a 6.
- Address of the property you are paying for.
- Your bank/building society details - ie the account holders name, 8 digit account number, branch name, address and sort code. These details can be found on your bank or building society statement.
We will ask you to choose the date you wish to pay and to leave some contact details such as; telephone number or e-mail address just in case we need to clarify any of the details
Direct Debit Guarantee
- This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits
- If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit Bolton MBC will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request Bolton MBC to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request
- If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by Bolton MBC or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society - If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when Bolton MBC asks you to
- You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.
If you prefer not to submit an online Direct Debit application form (see the Links section on the right) we have provided a version that you can print off, complete and return by post.