Direct Debit Payments
Direct Debit - The easy way to pay your Council Tax
Council Tax by Direct Debit in monthly instalments is the most convenient and safest way to pay.
At no extra cost to you, you can get the bank to do all the work; with no risk of missed or late payments, and using the Direct Debit method helps to keep your Council Tax bill down.
At Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council we are determined to keep the cost of collecting Council Tax 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 to the community.
If you wish to pay by Direct Debit you can click the link above and send it to us or you can telephone us on 01707 357000 and give us your bank details direct.
Council Tax payments generally start in April and end in January the following year. If you start paying by Direct Debit part way through the financial year you need to make sure that your payments are up to date.
The Benefits Of Direct Debit
- It is safe and you do not have to worry about carrying cash.
- No travel, parking or queuing problems to worry about.
- No risk of a payment going astray.
- Once the instruction is made there is no further action needed on your part.
Guarantees
- Direct Debit does not mean we can take money at any time. Definitely not! We can only transfer the amount on the date we have previously notified to you and we must inform you at least 14 days in advance of the transfer.
- If we make a mistake you are guaranteed an immediate refund by your bank or building society of the amount paid.