Renfrewshire Council

Pay your council tax

Pay your council tax by direct debit, pay online, by phone, by standing order, using PayPoint, by cheque or postal order.

Pay by direct debit

Choose to pay by direct debit on the 1st, 14th or 27th of the month.

You can set up a direct debit through MyAccount. MyAccount lets you manage your council services online. You can view your Council Tax balance, set up your direct debit, apply for discount or exemption and change your household details.

Or you can call us on 0300 300 0300, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am to set up your direct debit.

Pay online

Pay by debit of credit card via MyAccount.

Pay by phone with your debit or credit card

Payment can be made, using any UK bank or building society debit or credit card by calling 0300 300 0300 (Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am to 3.55pm). Out of hours, please select the option for automated payments and you will be transferred - please note this payment will be credit to the current year.

Pay by standing order

To set up a standing order for the first time, please call 0300 300 0300. If you have previously paid by standing order, complete the form attached to your bill and send it direct to your bank or building society. You can choose to pay your charge in either 10 or 12 monthly instalments.

Pay using PayPoint - with your Council Tax bill

Pay using your bar-coded bill at your local council office, any UK post office or in shops that display the PayPoint sign. 

Pay using PayPoint with your bar-coded bill or payment card

Pay using your bar-coded bill or payment card at your local council office, any UK post office or in shops that display the PayPoint sign.  At the Post Office, the maximum you can pay is £999.99.

For a list of shops please call us on 0300 300 0300, Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am to 3.55pm. You can choose to pay your charge in either 10 or 12 monthly instalments, or weekly.

Pay by cheque or postal order

Make payable to 'Renfrewshire Council' and ensure cheques are crossed A/C Payee Only. Please quote your Council Tax reference number and state which financial year your payment is for. Send your cheque or postal order to the Director of Finance and Resources, Renfrewshire House, 2nd Floor, Cotton Street, Paisley PA1 1AD.