Council tax bills are payable by monthly instalments. This is on the condition that you pay each instalment by the due date shown on the council tax bill. Failure to pay by the due date will result in recovery action being taken. The right to pay by instalments may be withdrawn and the full balance may become payable immediately.
You can pay council tax bills in full by the first instalment date shown. You can pay half-yearly making the first payment on the first instalment date and the second instalment on, or before, 22 September each year.
Direct Debit - the easy way to pay your bill
Direct Debit is the preferred method of payment. It is cheaper and easier for the council to manage and therefore helps keep council tax bills down. Most people pay by Direct Debit in North Lincolnshire which saves you time and effort.
If you wish to start paying by Direct Debit telephone the council tax section on 01724 296093. Please have your bank details to hand. Alternatively you can print out the Direct Debit instructions and complete.
You can also email counciltax@northlincs.gov.uk.
Swipe card
Your payment swipe card can be used when making payment in the following way:-
- Cash cheque or debit card at any Post Office®
- Cash at a shop that allows PayPoint or
- Cash or debit card at a shop that allows PAYzoneTM payments.
Simply hand over your card and payment. Your payment will then be processed and your card returned to you, together with a printed receipt to confirm your payment. Make sure you get a receipt for every payment.
PayPoint/PAYzone outlets:
You can pay at any Paypoint/Payzone outlets in the country. A list of the local outlets is shown below.
If you do not have a swipe card and require one please contact the council tax section on 01724 296093.
Online
It is now possible for council tax customers to make payments via the internet. More information about this can be found on our Online payments page. You will need your debit or credit card details available.
Phone
Use a touchtone phone to pay with debit or credit card. Telephone 08451 303867 and enter your card details.
Standing order
If you wish to pay by standing order you should contact your bank or building society direct.
Details to be given are as follows:
The council's bank is National Westminster Bank plc, 119 High Street, Scunthorpe (Sort Code 54-41-26) and the account number is 35644044.
You must quote your council tax account number. Please note, when paying by this method you must ensure your standing order reaches the council by the 22 day of each month. Failure to do so will result in a reminder being issued.
Postal remittances
You should send your bill and payment to:
North Lincolnshire Council
Pittwood House
Ashby Road
Scunthorpe
DN16 1AB
The bill will be receipted and returned to you. Cheques or postal orders should be made payable to North Lincolnshire Council and crossed. Third party and post-dated cheques cannot be accepted. Payments should be sent in time to ensure receipt by the due dates.
Failure to pay by the due date may result in court costs being incurred.
More information
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