Pay your Council Tax

You can pay in many ways, including by Direct Debit, online, by phone, by post, in person or by bank transfer.

You can pay your Council Tax by either 10 or 12 monthly instalments and can choose from 5 payment dates which are 1^st, 7^th, 15^th, 21^st or 28^th of each month. The standard instalment scheme will be 10 instalments but if you wish to pay by 12 instalments then please contact us to arrange this for you.

If you are billed later in the year, the number of instalments will be reduced proportionately.

Bills for previous years and ceased liabilities are payable in full within 14 days. If you choose not to pay by monthly instalments you can contact us and request to pay the whole year's bill on 1^st April or pay half on 1^st April and half on 1^st October.

Direct Debit - the simplest way to pay your bill

Direct debit is the best way to pay - simple, quick and safe. Spread your payments over the year. You can pay over 10 months or over 12 months.

You will need:

Council Tax account number
bank name, branch and sort code
bank account number and the name(s) on the account

Set up a direct debit

If you don't want to set up your Direct Debit online, contact us via telephone and we can do it for you.

Online

You can use our secure online payments system. You will need your debit or credit card and your Council Tax reference number to hand.

Internet or telephone banking

Our bank details are:

Bank: Lloyds Bank PLC
Sort Code: 30-90-78
Account Number: 29541760
Account Name: Torridge District Council Receipts

Ensure you use your Council Tax account number as your payment reference.

By phone

You can pay using our 24 hour automated touch tone telephone service on 0300 7900 215 (option 1). You will need your debit or credit card and your Council Tax reference number to hand.

In person

When paying in person, please bring your barcoded bill with you.

At our Bideford office

Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG.

The opening hours are:

Monday to Thursday, 8:45am to 5pm
Friday, 8:45am to 4:45pm

You can only pay by cheque at this location.

At any Post Office or PayPoint location

Find your nearest Post Office branch (opens in new tab) or PayPoint store (opens in new tab) .

Post

Send a cheque made payable to Torridge District Council. Write your name, address and Council Tax reference number on the back (we don't accept cheques dated in the future).

Post to: Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QG