East Dorset Council Tax - how to pay

Your bill indicates your method of payment. Your Council Tax Reference number is on your annual bill and consists of 9 digits, starting with a 1.

Payments may be made monthly, half yearly, quarterly (by Direct Debit) or annually as follows:

Direct Debit on the 1st, 15th, 20th or 25th day of each month

This is the most cost effective method of payment and is recommended by the council and your Bank/Building Society.  If you would like to pay by Direct Debit please complete and return the instructions enclosed with your bill or download the form below. 

• You may print a Direct Debit form (pdf, 252kb) (opens in a new window)   to complete and return to us
• We can take your details over the telephone during normal office hours - please phone 01202 639150
• There are no cheques to write, no cash to deal with and no ongoing paperwork because payments are made for you by your bank or building society
• You will always remain in control of your payments, as we will notify you at least ten working days before any change to your payments
• You are guaranteed a full and immediate refund by your bank in the unlikely event of an error
• You are free to cancel the direct debit instruction at any time.

Post Office

Payment in the Post Office using a Bar Coded bill free of charge.  If you want to pay by this method and your bill does not have a bar code on the front please contact the council.

Telephone Payment

Please call (01202) 639180 in office hours.  You must have a touch tone telephone to use this service.  Please have your council tax reference number ready, this is on the front of your bill.

Bank Giro Credit

Payment slips are provided with your bill to pay at any bank.  Some banks may charge for this service.

Electronic Banking/Telephone Banking

Please quote: Sort Code 40-46-37 , Account number 11128779 when using one of these methods.  Always quote your council tax reference number as shown on the front of your bill.

By Standing Order

Please quote: Sort Code 40-46-37, Account number 61127721 when setting up a Standing Order. Always quote your council tax reference number as shown on the front of your bill.

By Post

Cheques made payable to 'East Dorset District Council' should be sent to:

     The Cash Office
     Council Offices
     Furzehill
     WIMBORNE
     Dorset BH21 4HN

• Please ensure you quote your council tax reference number on the back of your cheque
• In the interest of economy, a receipt will not be issued for payment by cheque. An alternative method of payment should be used if possible.
• Post dated cheques are not accepted.

Online

It is not currently possible to pay online, due to technical work, but this service will be available again soon.

Information to note

Unless you elect to pay by Direct Debit, payments are due on the 1st of each month as detailed on your bill.   

The council offers a choice of payment dates for payment of council tax by direct debit: the 1st, 15th, 20th or 25th day of each month.

Payments must be made in accordance with your council tax bill. In the event of late payment, a reminder notice may be issued. Legislation allows for a maximum of only two reminders to be issued in any financial year. After this, the remaining balance for the year becomes payable in full.