You can pay your council tax by Direct Debit, online, by phone, by post, in person or by bank transfer.
Direct Debit
Setting up a Direct Debit is quick and easy.
You'll need:
- council tax account number
- bank name, branch and sort code
- bank account number and the name(s) on the account
If you have moved, register your new address before setting up a Direct Debit.
Set up a Direct Debit for 10 or 12 instalments
Your instalment dates will either be the 1st , 15th or 25th of the month.
If you would like to change your Direct Debit, fill in a new form using the link above.
If you have reported a change of address and your council tax account has been closed, any remaining balance will be collected in a single Direct Debit payment.
To spread your payments over instalments until the end of the tax year, complete the payment arrangement form.
Other methods of payment
When you set up a new council tax account with one of the payment methods below, your first instalment will be due 19 days after your account is created. After that, payments will be due monthly from that date.
If you make adjustments to your account, for example changes to your council tax reduction entitlement, your next instalment will be due 19 days after the change has been applied.
Online
Making a payment online is easy and secure. We accept all major credit and debit cards.
You'll need your council tax account number. You can find this on the top left of your council tax bill.
By phone
Call us: Pay by phone using our 24 hour automated payment line 0117 903 6402. Find out more about call charges on GOV.UK.
Mobile phone app: Pay using the Allpay app, available from the Apple App store or Google Play.
Text message: Pay your council tax by text message through Allpay.
Online banking or telephone banking
Our bank details are:
- Sort Code: 56-00-05
- Account Number: 41322266
Use your council tax account number as your payment reference. You can find this on the top left of your council tax bill.
Post
Send a cheque made payable to Bristol City Council. Write your council tax account number on the front of the cheque, in the top right hand corner. Tell us if you would like a receipt.
Post to: Revenues (CH), PO Box 3399, Bristol, BS1 9NE
In person
Citizen Service Point: You can pay by cash, cheque or card at our service point. Take your council tax bill with you.
At the Post Office: You can pay by cash, cheque or card. Make cheques payable to Post Office Ltd. Take your council tax bill with you. Allow 5 days for your payment to reach your account.
Find your nearest Post Office Go to https://www.postoffice.co.uk/ (opens new window).
PayPoint outlet: Take your council tax bill with you.
Find your nearest PayPoint outlet Go to https://consumer.paypoint.com/ (opens new window).
Pay in 12 monthly instalments
You can pay by 12 monthly instalments, but the payments can only begin at the start of the financial year, which runs from April to March.
If you want to pay in these instalments, you need to contact us before 31 March using the council tax enquiry form.