The easiest way to pay business rates is by Direct Debit because:
- your payments are made automatically by your bank or building society
- you're fully protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee
- pay your monthly instalment on a date more convenient for you (get a choice of dates on which you can pay, this is only offered when you use Direct Debit)
Once you've set up your Direct Debit we'll send you a bill confirming the new instalment arrangements.
Set up a Direct Debit online
Setting up your Direct Debit using the online portal is the fastest and easiest method.
To start, select the 'Set up a Direct Debit online' button. This takes you to our 'Change your payment method' online form.
You need to provide your 9-digit business rates account number for reference. This starts with the number 7 and can be found on your business rates bill.
Send a Direct Debit instruction by post
If you're unable to set up your direct debit online, such as needing to print and sign your Direct Debit instruction, you can download our paper form and return it in the post.
Download the Business rates direct debit form
Other ways to pay your business rates
If you're unable to set up a Direct Debit, there are other ways to pay your business rates.
Pay online
You can make a payment online using our secure online payments portal.
You need to provide your 9-digit business rates account number for reference. This starts with the number 7 and can be found on your business rates bill.
Pay your Business Rates online
Pay by card over the telephone
You can make a card payment using our automated payment telephone line.
Have your 9-digit business rates account number ready. This starts with the number 7 and can be found on your business rates bill.
- Ring 01865 249811
- Select option 1
Pay by BACS
These are the details you'll need to pay your business rates by BACS (Bankers' automated clearing system).
- Bank sort code: 20 71 29
- Name of Bank: Barclays, Reading
- Name of Account: Oxford City Council
- Bank Account Number: 30750662
- Your business rates account number for reference: This is 9 digits long, starts with the number 7 and can be found on your business rates bill
Please send remittance advice by email to payments@oxford.gov.uk.
