We have recently changed our website to make it easier for you to pay for council services. Paying us via our website is convenient for you and enables us to save money on administration and bank charges.
You are able to make a payment via the Make an online payment now link on this page.
Alternatively, you can pay your council tax by using one of the following methods:
By direct debit
A safe, quick and easy way to pay, with a full guarantee against errors. Compared to other payment methods, monthly direct debiting offers you the following advantages:
- Saves you time – no more cheques to write, no more queuing to pay!
- Saves you money – no more stamps to buy!
- Lower administration costs – by reducing handling costs, you can help keep council tax as low as possible
- Gives you peace of mind – your bank/building society makes sure your bill is paid on time
- You can make a payment for someone else – e.g. an elderly relative
- Full guarantee against errors – see the Direct Debit Guarantee via the link on this page
Setting up a direct debit to pay your council tax in monthly instalments is simple. Call 0345 678 9002 to sign up over the phone, or just complete and return a direct debit instruction. The direct debit instruction can be found on the back of your last bill.
You will be notified of the amounts to be debited at least 14 days before the first payment date. If you have any queries about the direct debit scheme, please telephone 0345 678 9002.
By phone with a debit or credit card (24 hours a day)
Just ring 0345 678 9009 when a payment is due. Please make sure you have your account number and debit or credit card ready when calling.
Please note that a 1.3% transaction charge will be applied to credit card payments. No charge will apply to debit card payments.
Home Telephone Banking
Just call your bank and quote:
Account Name: SC Council Tax
Bank: National Westminster Bank Plc
Mardol Head
Shrewsbury
Sort Code: 55-50-05
Account Number: 55652387
You must quote your full council tax reference to enable us to identify you. This is a 13 digit reference starting with a "1" and can be found on your latest bill.
Post Office/Paypoint
You can pay your council tax using a Shropshire Council swipecard at:
- any post office in the UK (cheque or cash)
- any Paypoint outlet in the UK (cash only)
To apply for a swipecard (or to replace a lost swipecard), telephone 0345 678 9002.
Please note, swipecards hold council tax reference numbers only and no other account details.
More information about swipecards and where they can be used is available via the link on this page.
If you have an outstanding charge for any previous council tax period, please contact Shropshire Council.