Unless you request otherwise your annual bill will be divided into ten instalments from April to January at the beginning of the financial year.

If you prefer you can pay the bill in one instalment in April, or in two instalments in May and November.

Direct debit

This is the easiest way to pay your bill. Complete the Direct Debit form included in your bill and send it to the business rates section. Alternatively print off and complete the Direct Debit instruction form.

Once your account is set up payments will be taken automatically.

Debit / credit card

Contact us to make a payment using your debit/credit card. A receipt will be sent on request.

Alternatively, you can pay online using City of York Council online payments. 

By post

Send a crossed cheque or postal order to the City Finance Centre.  Make cheques payable to City of York Council, and include your name, address, and payment reference number on the back. We do not accept post-dated cheques. To receive a receipt include your bill and a stamped addressed envelope.

By PayPoint

PayPoint is a free and simple way to pay your bill. You can pay using your 'business rate allpay card' by debit card, cheque or cash at any Post Office, or by cash at any garage or shop in the UK that displays the PayPoint sign. For a list of outlets near you go to, http://paypoint.net-city.co.uk/paypoint/index.asp

Standing order

We can issue you with a form to take to your bank or building society to set up payments via standing order.  Contact the business rates section.

Bank or Post Office Giro Credit

To pay by Giro transfer, the council's Girobank Account Number is 6094317.

You can also pay by Bank Giro Credit at any branch of HSBC bank, remembering to quote your Payment Reference Number. Set up payments using account details:
City of York Council General Account, sort code 40-47-31, account number 70897558.