Direct debit
The safest and most convenient way for you to pay is by direct debit. Payments are paid for you automatically by your bank or building society. With direct debit, you are guaranteed an immediate refund in the unlikely event of a mistake being made under the direct debit guarantee.
You can either set up your direct debit online, download and print the direct debit form from the bottom of the page or telephone your bank details through to our office on 023 8083 3009.
Card payments - online, by telephone or in person
You can pay by Switch or Delta, Visa or MasterCard. You can pay online via this website - simply click on the link above, or call our 24 hour payment line on 023 8083 3001. Our 24 hour payment line accepts payments up to the value of £2000.
Please note that if you choose to pay by credit card a surcharge of 2.5% will be added to the transaction.
Standing order
Take the following details along with your council tax account number to your bank and they will set up the payment for you. This is an arrangement between you and your bank. Please remember to quote your council tax account number when setting up the payment.
Co-Operative 61 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DZ
Sort code : 08–90-26
Account Number : 61561067
By post
Please send your cheque or postal order to Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LD. Please make cheques payable to Southampton City Council and make sure you put your account number on the back so we can allocate your payment correctly.
At the Post Office
You can pay in your local post office using a trans cash slip. When filling in the details please include your council tax account number, payment amount, and the National Girobank account number. 3087344
Local housing office
You can make payments at any local housing office (LHO) all you need is your council tax account number and the amount you are to pay. Opening hours differ; please check at your local office.
Southampton City Council
