Business Rates - How to pay your business rates bill
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
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
If you would like to give us feedback on our website, please complete this short online form.