Pay your council tax
You can pay your council tax in the following ways:
Online
Direct Debit
- Set up a direct debit online or call us on 01524 582900.
Telephone (24 hours)
By credit card or debit card. Call 0845 601 7297. This call will cost you 5 pence per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.
Bank
Through your bank/online banking quoting the council's account details as follows:
- Your council tax account reference (as printed on your council tax bill)
- Sort code: 01-54-90
- Account reference: 64848426
Post Office
Use your swipe card or barcoded bill to pay at any Post Office.
Payzone
Take your bill to your nearest Payzone store.
By post
Post your payment to us. Make your cheque or postal order payable to Lancaster City Council and write ‘account payee’ down the centre of your cheque if it isn’t there already. Write your reference number on the back.
Send your cheque to: Revenue Services, PO Box 4, Town Hall, Lancaster, LA1 1QR.
Unfortunately, we can not accept post-dated cheques. Please do not send cash through the post.
Last updated: 13 March 2020