Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates (Business Rates) are normally payable by ten instalments over the months of April to January in the financial year.
However, we also offer the following alternative methods of payment, which are available upon request;
Twelve monthly instalments from April to March,
Four monthly instalments in April, June, September and December,
Two instalments, in April and September,
One payment of the full amount can also be made, in April.
All instalments are due for payment on the 8th of the month. For Direct Debit payments, we also offer the following instalment dates; 1st, 8th, 17th and 25th of the month.
Sundry Debtor Invoices are payable as per the terms detailed on the Invoice. Instalment arrangements may be made by telephoning the contact number as given on the Invoice.
Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates, Sundry Debtors and other miscellaneous payments can be paid by the following methods:
- Online
- Telephone
- Direct Debit
- By Council Tax Payment Card
- By Sundry Debtor Card
- Credit Transfer
- By Post
Online Payments
You may make a variety of payments using our secure site with most major debit and credit cards (not Diners Card or American Express). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You may pay for:
- Council Tax
- Business Rates (Non Domestic Rates)
- Sundry Debtor Invoices
- Housing Benefit Overpayments
Please ensure that you have your bill and debit/credit card to hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell me more about Internet Security
Your transaction will take place within a secure payment system.
No unauthorised persons will have access to any of the information we send to you, or you send to us.
Our Payment Service Provider is Capita, who are a recognised specialist in providing this type of service. Their system uses one of the highest levels of Internet security provided by Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption. This means any data you enter is encrypted to current industry standards. All card details are processed and stored behind secure firewalls. Only authorised personnel may access this information.
When you are entering your payment information, ensure that your browser shows a padlock icon indicating that the transaction is being encrypted using a digital certificate.
When will my payment be processed?
Once your payment has been approved your debit or credit card will be charged. Payments processed before 3pm will usually be processed on the same day and all payments after will usually be processed on the next working day.
What cards do you accept?
Payment | Debit Cards Visa, Maestro, Delta, Solo | Credit Cards MasterCard, Visa |
---|---|---|
Council Tax | Yes | Yes |
Business Rates (Non Domestic Rates) | Yes | Yes |
Sundry Debtor Invoices | Yes | Yes |
Housing Benefit Overpayments | Yes | Yes |
What do I need to do if I experience problems?
If you cannot get into the payments page this may be because your browser does TLS encryption. Anything less than this is not considered safe and you should make alternative arrangements for payment (you may still make payment by Telephone and by Post).
If you have waited for confirmation that your payment has been accepted and you have not received anything and/or you have received an error message, your authorisation may have experienced technical problems. Please wait five minutes and try again. If the problem persists please contact 01424 787000 supplying your reference number and the date/time of your problem.
Please do not send your debit or credit card details by email.
Will I get a receipt?
You will receive a confirmation of the payment made on your screen after the transaction has been completed. This can be printed if you wish to keep a copy. If you enter your email address where prompted, a receipt will be sent to this address.
By Telephone
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to make payments for:
- Council Tax
- Business Rates (Non Domestic Rates)
- Sundry Debtor Invoices
- Housing Benefit Overpayments
The telephone number for this service is:
Calls to this number are charged as a business rate call, please check with your telecoms provider the cost before you make this call. Please note that the call should last no longer than 3 minutes.
Please ensure that you have your bill and payment card to hand
When using this facility your details are processed in a secure and confidential way.
Simply follow the voice prompts and enter your payment and card details carefully using your telephone keypad. You will be told that your payment has been authorised and you will be given an authorisation code as confirmation.
If you experience any problems and would like to check your payment was made correctly, please telephone 01424 787000.
What cards do you accept?
Payment | Debit Cards Visa, Maestro, Delta, Solo | Credit Cards MasterCard, Visa |
---|---|---|
Council Tax | Yes | Yes |
Business Rates (National Non Domestic Rate) | Yes | Yes |
Sundry Debtor Invoices | Yes | Yes |
Housing Benefit Overpayments | Yes | Yes |
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a safe, convenient and inexpensive way to pay Council Tax and is widely used by the taxpayers of Rother District. Payment by this method gives no worries about remembering to pay at the right time, does not involve queuing at a bank, building society or post office counter, and does not involve the writing out and posting of cheques.
There is also the safety of the Direct Debit guarantee:
- If the amounts to be paid or the payment date change, you will be told of this in advance by at least 14 days, as agreed.
- If an error is made by Rother District Council or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.
- You can cancel the Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society. Please also send a copy of your letter to Rother District Council.
This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme. The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.
If you wish to pay by Direct Debit you can set this up online. You will be asked to indicate your preferred date of payment from a list of options that are available to you. Please note: you will need your Council Tax reference number.
By Credit Transfer
Credit transfer is available for Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates accounts.
For Council Tax our bank details for the transfer are:
Sort Code: 30-00-00
Account Number: 00310980
Please use your Council Tax reference number in the payment reference field otherwise we will not be able to allocate your payment to your account.
For Non-Domestic Rates our bank details for the transfer are:
Sort Code: 30-00-00
Account Number: 00253448
Please use your Non-Domestic Rates reference number in the payment reference field otherwise we will not be able to allocate your payment to your account.
By Council Tax Payment Card
An electronic Council Tax Payment Card can be sent to all new customers on request to the Council tax office on 01424 787000. The plastic card can be used to make payments free of charge at any Post Office or other retail outlet (e.g. shops and petrol stations) displaying the PayPoint, PAYzone or e-pay signs. A list of outlets can be found the PayPoint website. Many of these outlets are open for long hours during the week and at weekends making it easier for many residents to pay their Council Tax. The card will remain usable year after year while the customer lives at the same address. In most cases, even if the person changes address within Rother District, they will still be able to use the same card, as their account reference number will remain the same. The card should be kept in a safe place, but if it is lost, stolen or damaged, a replacement can be ordered by contacting the Council Tax office on the number above.
By Sundry Debtor Payment Card
Payment cards through Allpay have replaced the paying in slips we previously issued. The payment cards are specific per invoice and will be issued for each outstanding overpayment. An electronic Sundry Debtor Card can be sent to all new customers on request to the Overpayments Office on 01424 787796. The plastic card can be used to make payments free of charge at any Post Office or other retail outlet (for example shops and petrol stations) displaying the PayPoint, PAYzone or e-pay signs. A list of outlets can be found on the PayPoint website. Many of these outlets are open for long hours during the week and at weekends making it easier for many residents to pay their invoice. The card will remain usable year after year while the customer lives at the same address. In most cases, even if the person changes address within Rother District, they will still be able to use the same card, as their invoice number will remain the same. The card should be kept in a safe place, but if it is lost, stolen or damaged, a replacement can be ordered by contacting the Overpayments Office on the number above.
By Post
Postal payments should be sent to:
Rother District Council, Post Handling Service, PO Box 10665, Nottingham, NG6 6DZ
Cheques or postal orders should be made payable to: Rother District Council
Please write the reference or account number and you name and address on the reverse of your cheque. Failure to do this may lead to a payment not being allocated to the correct Council Tax account.
Please do not send cash.
We are unable to send cheque receipts.