I want to pay my Business Rates

Payment online

You can pay your Business Rates online. Please note that you will need the account number listed on your bill. 

Payment by Direct Debit

Setting up a Direct Debit is one of the most popular ways to pay your bill, it means no more waiting in queues, writing cheques or worrying about finding the time to pay your bill.

Direct Debit is the most cost effective way to pay, which means we can provide better services and facilities for local people.

We can offer our businesses the choice of paying their Non-Domestic Rates on the 1st, 15th or 23rd of the month by Direct Debit only.

Set up a Direct Debit

You can now set up your own Direct Debit using our online payments facility.

Please note: if the bank account you are using needs more than one person to authorise debits to it, you will still need to print out the Direct Debit request form (.pdf 108KB)

You can also sign up over the 'phone on 01424 451081 - choose option 1.

How to pay your Business Rates bill

Business Rates are usually paid by monthly instalments.  Details of the instalments due are shown on your bill but you can pay the whole amount outstanding in one lump sum.  If you choose to do that, your payment should be made within 14 days of receiving your bill.

You can arrange with us to pay your Business Rates in weekly or fortnightly instalments for the current financial year or you can set up a Direct Debit to be paid on the 1st, 15th or 23rd of the month.

You can also pay your annual bill 'half-yearly' in two instalments. If you choose to this payment option, the two payments must be made by 01 April and 01 September.

Other ways to pay

At a Post Office 

You can pay your Business Rates bill at a Post Office by cash, cheque or debit card. Please make cheques payable to 'Post Office Ltd'

Pay at a Pay Point Outlet 

Pay Point outlets only accept cash and are usually newsagents or convenience stores. They display the Pay Point logo on their premises.

When you have made a payment at a Pay Point, keep the receipt and keep your bill safe - you will need it to make your next payment. If you lose the bill or have any queries about using it please contact us.

Payment by telephone

You can now pay your bill over the phone.

Our new convenient automated service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can make your payment by phone at any time.

Please have your bill and debit card (Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, and Solo) ready before you call.

Full details are explained by the automated service but if you experience any difficulties please contact us on the number shown on the front of your bill.

Call our automated telephone payment service on: 01424 451081.

Payment by standing order

If you would still prefer to pay by standing order, you must give your Bank or Building Society the following information:

• Your Business Rates Account Reference (shown on your bill)
• Details of instalment amounts and the dates they are due (also shown on your bill).  Please remember to allow 5 working days for the payments to reach our account.
• Instructions to make payments to Hastings Borough Council as follows:
  For Bank and Building Society standing orders:
  To: Lloyds Bank 
  17 Wellington Place 
  Hastings
  East Sussex 
  TN34 1NX
  Sort Code: 30-97-66
  Hastings Borough Council General Account Number: 45633660

Payment difficulties

If you are having difficulty in paying your Business Rates, please contact us for advice.

Changes of address, discounts etc

Please remember that your bill assumes that your circumstances will remain the same for the whole of the financial year up to the end of March.  If you move, please let us know your new address.