Ways To Pay Your Rates Bill
You can make payments online using our Internet Payment Facility called BillPayment. You do not need to register with BillPayment to make a one-off payment, but by registering you will only need to enter your details once, then each time you use the system you will be able to make your payments quicker.
Things you need to know before you start your on-line payment
You will only be allowed to pay your Business Rates by Debit Card. You can use Switch, Solo, Delta and Visa Electron cards.
If you use BillPayment today for your Business Rates your payment will be credited to your account tomorrow.
Over the Phone
As an alternative to paying your Council bill on-line, you can do the same over the phone using the ATP (Automated Telephone Payments) system. Just phone (0114) 273 5249 and follow the instructions.
Direct Debit
If you wish to pay by this method please ring our Business Rates section on (0114) 273 4325 who will send out a form for you or you can download one here.
The Direct Debit Guarantee
When you agree to pay by Direct Debit you are automatically covered by the following 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, Sheffield City Council will notify you at least 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If an error is made by Sheffield City 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.
Bacs Transfer
You can make payments direct from your bank account by quoting Account Number: 61190289, Sort code: 08-90-75 and your Business Rates Account number as the Reference.
Cash or Cheque
In person at the ‘First Point’ Cashiers service in Howden House, 1 Union Street, Sheffield, S1 2SH from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Please bring your account reference with you.
Find Howden House. get a map here
Find out where the car parks are.
You can also pay at many of the Housing Area Offices. Many of the area offices also have payment facilities but you should first check with the area office you intend to visit, as the opening times vary. You can check the opening times of the Area offices on-line here.
Please bring your account reference with you.
By Post
Please make cheques payable to Sheffield City Council and send payments to Sheffield City Council, Business Rates, P.O. Box 1310, Sheffield S1 1UY. Please include your payment voucher or write your Business Rates reference number on the back of the cheque. If a receipt is required for your payment please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE POST
Post Offices
All the city’s Post Offices have been equipped to accept your payments, free of any charges, as long as you provide a bill or voucher with a barcode.
Please ask for a receipt for your payments.
Standing Order
If you choose this option you must make your own arrangements with your Bank or Building Society, which must be in accordance with the payment amounts and dates shown on your bill, ensuring they quote your account reference.
Please ensure that the correct reference number is quoted when using all methods of payment otherwise we may not be able to allocate the funds directly to your account.
Is there anything else I need to know?
If you decide to pay by armchair banking, by standing order, or if you send a cheque through the post, it will take around 4 working days before the Council receives your payment. The Council will not know that you have paid until it receives your money and may start recovery action if you have paid later than the due date shown on your bill.
If you have forgotten to pay and your due date has passed, please pay immediately by debit card over the phone or by cash or cheque in person.
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