Pay your Council Tax

Choose how to pay your Council Tax, including online, by Direct Debit or by phone. You will need your Council Tax account number, which is shown on your bill.

If you are new to Swindon, have moved home or do not have an account number, you must register to pay Council Tax before making a payment.


Make a Council Tax payment online

You can make a single Council Tax payment online using a debit card. It is a quick and secure way to pay.

You cannot pay by credit card.

Make a Council Tax payment


Pay by Direct Debit

Direct Debit means you do not need to remember to make a payment each month.

Your payment will be added to your Council Tax account on your chosen payment date. If this falls on a weekend or bank holiday, it will be added on the next working day.

Set up or change a Direct Debit

You can also set up or change a Direct Debit by calling 0345 302 2316. You will need:

  • your bank account details
  • your Council Tax account number

Pay by phone

You can make a single debit card payment using our automated phone service. You cannot pay by credit card.

Call 0845 603 5058. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Calls cost 5 pence per minute, plus your telephone provider’s network access charge.


Allow time for your payment

If you do not pay by Direct Debit, allow extra time for your payment to reach us.


Check your Council Tax balance

You can check your balance and view your Council Tax account online.


Send us documents

You can upload evidence and supporting documents online.

Send us Council Tax documents

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