You are entitled to pay business rates by monthly instalments or
quarterly, half-yearly or annually. The instalment arrangement is
set out on the front of the bill. Payment methods available are
detailed below.
Direct debit
A simple way of paying your business rates whereby you
only have to sign a direct debit instruction once and amounts will
be collected automatically as they fall due. The direct debit
scheme comes with the following guarantee that is offered by all
banks and building societies taking part in the scheme.
The efficiency and security of the scheme is monitored and
protected by your own bank or building Society. If the amount to be
paid or the payments date change the City of London will notify you
ten working days in advance of your account being debited or as
otherwise agreed. If an error is made by the City of London or your
bank or building society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate
refund from your branch of the amount paid. You can cancel a direct
debit at any time by writing to your bank or building society but
please also send a copy of your letter to us.
Find out more or request an instruction to pay
your bills
Bankers standing order
Tel 020 7332 1318 for a standing order form. Remember, it will
be necessary to complete a new standing order form every financial
year.
Bank Giro credit
Please use the form on the front of the bill or the instalment
slip.
Cheque
Payable to the City of London by post to
The Chamberlain of London, PO Box 270, Guildhall, London, EC2P
2EJ.