How to Pay Your Council Tax

You can pay by direct debit, online, on the phone, by cheque, at a bank or post office. 

Direct Debit

Thousands of council tax payers now pay by direct debit. You can choose to pay monthly or once a year.

To setup or change an existing Direct Debit, please use our online payment method form.

Paying online

You can pay online with a debit card or credit card.

Please note that when using this payment method, it will show on your bank statement (regardless of type of payment) as:-

On-line payment - BCP Council

On the phone

You can make a payment by calling our 24 hour payment line on 0330 088 7966. Simply listen to the options and pick the one that you wish to pay for. We take debit cards and credit cards. 

Just make sure you have your Council Tax reference ready. 

Transfer funds online or by phone

If you use online banking, you can pay by transferring funds. You’ll need:

• Our sort code 40-13-07
• Our account number 21006622
• Your Council Tax reference number

By post or visit us

We cannot accept cash at the Town Hall or via post. To pay by cheque, it must be made payable to BCP Council, and have your Council Tax reference written on the back.

Address it to:

Revenue and Benefits
Town Hall,
St Stephen’s Road,
Bournemouth
BH2 6EB