Business Rates - How to pay your business rates bill

You can pay your bill by a number of methods:

Direct Debit       

Direct Debit is the easiest and most convenient way to pay and you have all the control. Please note our phonelines are currently closed, please email business.rates@newcastle.gov.uk with your enquiry and we will respond as soon as possible. Or print off the application form below and send it to us at
 
 Business rates
 Newcastle City Council
 Civic Centre
 Newcastle upon Tyne
 NE1 8QH
 

Automated Direct Debit form

Paper Direct Debit form

Internet banking

If you would like to pay using your own internet banking service, our bank details are:
 
 Branch: Lloyds Bank Plc, Newcastle upon Tyne
 Sort Code:  30-93-71
 Account Number:  63352060
 Account Name: Newcastle City Council Account
 

To assist us to allocate your payment and avoid the possibility of a reminder, please quote your full Business rates reference number, which can be found on the top left of your bill.  It begins with 69 or 70.

You must quote all 10 digits when making payment.  Please note the last two digits represent the financial year so these will change for each new financial year.

Standing order

You can set up a standing order with your bank.  They will give you a form to fill in indicating the amount to be paid each month.

By Bacs

Payment remittance advice notes should be sent either by:

Fax number: 0191 277 4762 or

Email address: business.rates@newcastle.gov.uk

You must instruct your bank 10 days before payment is due.

Pay online

Business rates online payment