Renfrewshire Council

Pay by direct debit

Set up a direct debit, and we'll automatically take the payment from your account on the same day each month.

Paying by direct debit can make your life easier, and it can help us save money and protect the environment.

You can choose for the money to come out on the 1st, 14th, or 27th day of the month.

To set up a direct debit, you'll need:

• your council tax reference number (find it at the top of your most recent bill)
• your bank account details.

Set up or change a direct debit online or phone us on 0300 300 0300.

Pay online

You can pay online with a debit or credit card.

To pay online, you'll need:

• your council tax reference number (find it at the top of your most recent bill)
• a debit or credit card
• the billing address for the payment card.

Pay your council tax online.

Pay over the phone

You can pay over the phone with a debit or credit card.

To pay over the phone, phone us on 0300 300 0300. You'll need:

• your council tax reference number (find it at the top of your most recent bill)
• a debit or credit card
• the billing address for the payment card.

If phoning out of hours, select the option for 'automated payments'. Any payments you make using this option will apply to the current tax year only.

Pay using PayPoint

You can pay your council tax at places that display a PayPoint sign. This includes any UK post office or shops that display the PayPoint sign.

Find your nearest PayPoint (PayPoint website).

You'll need your barcoded bill and a payment card.

If paying at a post office, you cannot pay more than £999.99 at a time.

Pay by standing order

You can pay your council tax by setting up a standing order.

If you want to set up a standing order, phone us on 0300 300 0300.

If you already pay by standing order and want to change it, fill out the form attached to your council tax bill and send it to your bank or billing society.

You can choose to pay across 10 or 12 monthly payments.

Pay by cheque or postal order

You can pay your council tax by sending us a cheque or postal order.

To pay by cheque or postal order, you'll need to:

• ensure the cheque is marked 'A/C payee only' (write it on the cheque if it's not printed on there already)
• tell us your council tax reference number (find it at the top of your most recent bill)
• tell us what financial year your payment is for (such as 2023-24).

Send your cheque or postal order to:

Director of Finance and Resources
Renfrewshire House, 2nd Floor
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AD