Monday 08 September 2008
Business rates - payment

Payment Information

Please allow sufficient time for your payments to arrive in the Council's accounts on, or before, the due dates shown.  Any payment which is not equal to, or a multiple of, an instalment will be allocated to the oldest debt.

Payment may be made by:
  • 10 monthly instalments (1st April to 1st January)
  • 2 half-yearly instalments (1st June and 1st October)
  • 1 yearly instalment (1st June)
  • The number of instalments given will reduce, if you receive your bill during the financial year.

By Direct Debit

Direct Debits can be claimed on the 1st of the month only. If you have already agreed to pay by Direct Debit, the instalments will automatically be requested from your Bank or Building Society on the dates shown on the bill. You need do nothing further. If you wish to change to Direct Debit an Instruction can be obtained from revenues@northwilts.gov.uk or downloaded.

direct_debit_form (PDF 80Kb)

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By Telephone or PC Banking

Tell your bank the amount you wish to pay, your Reference Number and the Council's bank account details as shown below.

24 Hour Automated Payment Line - 0845 275 0123

This service accepts debit and credits cards - please ensure that you have your reference number to hand.

Internet Banking

Click on to Online payments.  Payments can be made using a debit card.

By Standing Order

If you wish to use this method of payment, please obtain a form from your bankers and complete it using your Reference Number and the Council's bank details as shown below.


HSBC, Chippenham
Account Number: 91198246 Sort Code: 40-17-17


At the Post Office

Payments may be made by cash or cheque at any Post Office in the country. The service is free to users, however, the Post Office will accept payments only when accompanied by a Council Payment Card.
If you have not got a Payment Card please email the Revenues Unit, well before your first payment date.

Direct to the Council (In person or by post)

All payments should be sent to the Chief Cashier, Customer Services, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ER. Cheques should be made payable to North Wiltshire District Council. Please write your reference number on the back of the cheque.
The Cashier opening hours are: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday.