To make a payment you will need your Council Tax account number. You can find this on your Council Tax bills and notices. It is usually 8 digits long, starting with an 8 or 9.
All methods of payment except Direct Debit may take up to five days to reach your account.
The best way to pay Council Tax is by Direct Debit.
To set up a Direct Debit you will need:
Payments can be taken on the 5th, 15th, 20th or 28th of each month. Payments can be made over 10 or 12 monthly instalments.
Set up or change a Direct Debit
Not all bank or building society accounts are suitable for Direct Debit. If you are not sure, check with your bank or building society.
You only need to set up a Direct Debit once. New applications for Direct Debits every year are not needed.
Payments are covered by the Direct Debit guarantee.
If you need to change your Direct Debit, do it at least 7 days before your usual payment date.
Changing it too close to your payment date may cause two payments to be taken in the same month.
To be safe, allow 14 days before your account is normally charged for any changes to go through.
If you are not sure, it's best to wait until after your next payment has been taken before making changes.
You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to your bank or building society. You should also let us know.
To pay Council Tax for someone else by Direct Debit, you will need to download and complete this form.
The PDF file below may not be suitable to view for people with disabilities, users of assistive technology or mobile phone devices. PDF forms are more suitable to view on a large screen.
Once completed, please send it back to us using our online form. Select 'provide information or evidence we have requested' and upload the completed form.
You can also post it to:
Revenues and Benefits
Wirral Council
PO Box 290
Wallasey
CH27 9FQ
Once we have received your instruction, we will contact your bank and send you a revised bill. The first monthly instalment will always be at least 10 working days after we send you the bill.
All online card payments are secure. To make a payment you will need your Council Tax account number and your debit or credit card.
Phone 0151 606 2345 to pay by credit or debit card.
To make a payment you will need your Council Tax account number and your debit or credit card. Make a note of the receipt reference number that you will be given over the phone
Remember to quote your Council Tax Account Reference when paying online through your bank. You will find this on your Council Tax bill and notices (eight digits long, starting with an 8 or 9).
Use the following bank details:
Payment can be made in cash at any Post Office or outlet displaying the PayPoint logo. You can do this using the barcode printed on your bill. There is no charge for this service. The maximum payment at Post Offices is £999.99 and the maximum at PayPoint is £200.00.
Allow 5 days when paying at a Post Office or bank to reach the council on time.
Find your nearest PayPoint site
You can pay over 12 months to spread your payments across the year.
Change the number of instalments you pay
