Business rates

Pay by Direct Debit

To make regular payments set up a Direct Debit.

If your bank account requires two or more signatures, you will need to complete a paper Direct Debit Instruction. Email the Business Rate Team at business.rates@colchester.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you for completion.

You can make payments on the 1st, 8th, 15th or 25th of each month. You can choose which date best suits you.

If you need to advise us of a change in payment date and instalments, email us at business.rates@colchester.gov.uk.

If you need general advice or guidance on Direct Debits, visit the Direct Debit Consumer Help Centre.

Pay online

Make a single payment online

Pay over the phone

Call our automated payments line on 01206 282725. You will need your business rates account number and your debit/credit card details.

Please note that when using the automated payment line, you will be given the total outstanding balance for the year, not the instalment amount due. Please refer to your Business Rates demand so that you can input the correct instalment amount.

Pay at the bank or through your banking app

You can make payments to the Council through your bank or banking app. Quote our bank details below and your business rates account number as a reference for the payment you are making.

Enter the bank account name as written below. You may encounter an error if you try to use a different bank account name.

• Bank account name: CCC - Direct Credits
• Bank sort code: 30-92-16
• Account number: 00216003