How to pay my Business Rates

BY DIRECT DEBIT

Direct Debit is the most efficient and convenient way for you to pay your Business Rates. At Welwyn Hatfield Council we are determined to keep the cost of collecting Business Rates as low as possible. That is where you, our customer, and the Direct Debit scheme can help us reduce costs and release money for vital services for the community.

It is not possible to register online but if you would like to pay by Direct Debit you can set it up by ringing the Business Rate Unit on 01707 357000 and quoting your bank details. We can also vary your existing details over the telephone. Alternatively you can complete the on line Direct Debit form, including your Business Rate reference number, and return to the Business Rate Unit, Council Offices, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL8 6AE.

Please download a copy of the Direct Debit Mandate (PDF) or email c.tax@welhat.gov.uk for a Direct Debit form.

If you would like more information on how direct debits work please visit the Direct Debit website.

PAYPOINT AND THE POST OFFICE

Payment for Business Rates by cash can be made at any PayPoint outlet using a PayPoint card, whilst payment using the card can be made by cash or cheque at any Post Office in the UK. If you pay by cheque, please make it payable to "POST OFFICE LTD".
On making payment your card will be swiped and you will be issued with a printed receipt. There is no charge to you for this service. PayPoint offers more places to pay and the convenience of longer opening hours to make payments. There are several PayPoint outlets in the Welwyn Hatfield Borough displaying the PayPoint logo (see table below).
If you would like a PayPoint card or further information please contact the Business Rate Unit on 01707 357000 or email c.tax@welhat.gov.uk.

Current PayPoint outlets within the Welwyn Hatfield area are listed below.

OUTLET	ADDRESS
Nisa Supermarket	88-90 Haldens, Welwyn Garden City
Late Night Shop	98 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City
Panshanger Stores	2-4 Westfield, Welwyn Garden City
Thresher Group	43 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City
Thresher Group	13-15 Cole Green Lane, Welwyn Garden City
Paperchain	168 Hollybush Lane, Welwyn Garden City
The Co-Op Group	8 Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City
Future Gifts	16 Church Road, Welwyn Garden City
Handside Stores	179 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City
The Co-Op Group	1 - 7 Shoplands, Welwyn Garden City
Bell Bar Star Service Station	Great North Road, Hatfield
The Co-Op Group	37-39 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park, Hatfield
Quix	16-22 Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield
The Co-Op Group	39 Homestead Road, Hatfield
M & W	High View, Hatfield
The Co-Op Group	Roe Green Centre, Hatfield
Student Union Shop	University of Herts, College Lane, Hatfield

 

TELEPHONE AND INTERNET PAYMENTS

You can pay your Business Rates with your debit or credit card either over the Internet or the telephone. Follow the link for Internet payments or call 01707 357755 and have your details ready.

STANDING ORDERS

If you would like to pay your Business Rates by standing order the Council's bank details are as follows:

HSBC Welwyn Garden City
Sort Code : 40-46-06
Account Number : 41020900

POSTAL PAYMENTS

Payments by cheque can be sent by post. Please send your instalment sheet if you require a receipt and make your cheque payable to "Welwyn Hatfield Council", quoting your reference number on the back of your cheque. Please do not send cash by post.

KIOSK

Payment can be made at a kiosk in the Campus East Council Offices during normal working hours.