Pay by Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay your Council Tax.
Payments are collected automatically from your bank or building society account, and you are fully protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
Set up a Direct Debit or amend your bank details
You can choose to make your payment on the:
- 1st of the month
- 9th of the month
- 18th of the month
- 25th of the month
You can also choose to spread your payments over 12 months. If selected, your instalments will continue through to March each year.
Set up or amend a Direct Debit
Important information
- We will give you at least 14 days' notice if the amount of your Direct Debit changes.
- If there is not enough time to set up your Direct Debit and provide the required notice, collections will start the following month. This means your remaining instalments may be higher.
What you'll need
To set up a Direct Debit, you'll need:
- Your Council Tax account number
- The bank account holder's name(s)
- The bank account number (8 digits)
- The sort code (6 digits)
You will also need to confirm that you:
- Are the bank account holder; and
- Are authorised to approve Direct Debit payments from the account.
Paying someone else's Council Tax by Direct Debit
If you are not named on the Council Tax bill but would like to pay by Direct Debit:
- Select Yes when asked, "Are you completing this form on behalf of someone else?" and provide your correspondence address.
- We will notify you of the instalments that will be collected from your bank account.
- We will give you at least 14 days' notice of any changes to the payment amount.
Please note
A Direct Debit cannot be set up if your Council Tax account is in arrears and a Final Notice has been issued.
Go paperless: register for My Account
Would you like to receive your Council Tax bill online?
Register for My Account and opt in to paperless billing to receive your bills electronically.
Need help?
Email us at council.tax@cherwell-dc.gov.uk.