You can pay your council tax:
We will assume you wish to pay monthly, though if you want to pay annually this must be done at the beginning of the tax year (April). Any half yearly payments must be made in April and again at the beginning of October.
Below is a list of the many different ways which you can pay your council tax:
Set up your Direct Debit online to pay your council tax by Direct Debit.
Alternatively, you can set it up over the telephone 01772 906660 with your bank account details and we will set it up for you. Or, you can download the Direct Debit instruction form, print it off and fill it in, then post it to us. Each month, on the due date, we will ask your bank for payment direct from your bank account.
You can pay your council tax online using our secure payments system available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note there will be a 1.5% surcharge for all credit card payments. Debit card payments will not be affected.
Please make your payments to Preston City Council. Our bank details are shown below in the Bank or building society section.
You will need to give your council tax account reference number.
Please telephone 0845 155 0028 and follow the step by step instructions. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.. Please note there will be a 1.5% surcharge for all credit card payments. Debit card payments will not be affected.
To pay at the Post Office take your bill and present it with your payment. If you do not present your bill you may be charged for the transaction.
Make your cheque or postal order payable to Preston City Council and send to:
Revenues & Benefits Section P.O BOX 30 Town Hall Lancaster Road Preston PR1 2GD
Write your council tax account reference on the back of the cheque.
There are nearly 22,000 PayPoint places in the UK, where you can pay your council tax. Look out for the Paypoint logo in the following locations:
To make a payment at a PayPoint take your council tax bill to the counter with your cash or card. The transaction is then processed and a receipt is printed for you to retain as proof of payment.
To find where your nearest paypoint is please visit PayPoint and use use the PayPoint Store Locator.
Please quote your council tax account reference number together with the council's bank account details:
Account name: Preston City Council Account No:13162739 Sort Code:16-28-33
The council's bank is
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc Fishergate Branch, 97 Fishergate Preston PR1 2DP
If you require help with something in this section, please contact us.
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