How do I pay my council tax?
There are a number of convenient ways for you to pay your council tax.
Online - Make a payment through our secure web site.
Direct Debit - Download a copy of the Direct Debit mandate
Many people have decided that Direct Debit is the best way to pay their council tax and this method is recommended. Switching to Direct Debit will save you considerable time and effort.
With Direct Debit there are no cheques to write, no monthly paper work or postage, as well as no queuing because payments are made for you by your Bank or Building Society, in accordance with your instructions. Unlike a Standing Order there is no need to give your Bank or Building Society new instructions each year.
With Direct Debit you are guaranteed an immediate refund in the unlikely event of an error ever occurring. You are free to cancel at any time, and you will be advised at least 14 days in advance of any changes to either the amounts or payment dates, giving you total control.
Direct Debit is cheaper for the Council to administer, both bank charges and processing costs are less for Direct Debit than cash or cheque payments. They are even cheaper than Standing Order payments. Paying by Direct Debit helps us to keep costs under control.
Just fill in a Direct Debit Instruction, sign and complete it and return it to the Town Hall, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1LW. You will receive a letter showing the amounts to be collected on the 5th of each month.
The Direct Debit Guarantee
- This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme.
- The efficiency and security of the scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.
- If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change Fylde Borough Council will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.
- If an error is made by Fylde Borough Council or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.
- You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your Bank or Building Society.
Please also send a copy of your letter to us.
To make a payment by any of the telephone, TV, PC, or other remote banking services offered by banks and building societies please quote our sort code - 40-40-02 account number – 41150000. Remember to include the account reference number on the front of your Council Tax Bill. This information will enable your bank or building society to make payment correctly on your behalf.
Telephone Payments - Payment can be made by Debit or Credit Card, using our 24 hour payment system. Just telephone the special number for payment only, 01253 658547.
To pay council tax free of charge at any post office in the country, you need a swipe card. The swipe card contains all the information we require to process your bill. If you do not have a swipe card and would like one, please contact the council tax team on 01253 658488 or email counciltax@fylde.gov.uk.
- By Post
- To the Head of Finance, Town Hall, St Annes, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1LW
- At any Post Office
- Telephone banking
