- Choose a payment date that suits you
- Spread payments over 10 or 12 instalments
- Payments are made automatically
- Reduce the risk of missing a payment
- Payments are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee
Paying your Council Tax
There are a range of ways to pay your Council Tax, including Direct Debit, online payments, telephone payments, bank transfer, and payments through PayPoint or Payzone outlets.
We recommend paying by Direct Debit. It is the quickest and easiest way to pay and allows you to spread your bill over monthly instalments.
Set up or mange a Direct Debit
You can choose to pay on the 1st, 8th, 20th or 28th of each month, over 10 or 12 monthly instalments. Instalments may change depending on how many months are left in the financial year.
Anyone can make a payment towards a Council Tax account. However, making a payment does not change who is responsible for the bill. The legal responsibility for Council Tax remains with the person or people who are liable for the property and named on the account.
Before making a payment, please have your Council Tax account reference number to hand. If you need to set up or manage a Direct Debit, change your payment arrangements, or find support with paying your bill, you can do this using the services below.
The quickest way to pay: Direct Debit
Use our online service to:
- Set up a new Direct Debit
- Change your bank account details
- Change your payment date
Set up or manage a Direct Debit
Please note: if a Direct Debit fails three times, you will no longer be able to pay this way and must use another payment method.
Change your payment arrangements
If you do not currently pay by Direct Debit, you can request changes to your instalment arrangements online.
You can:
- Request a different payment date
- Change your instalment plan
- Request 10 or 12 monthly payments where available
Ways to Pay
Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay and ensures your Council Tax is paid automatically each month.
Benefits include:
- payments made on time
- protection under the Direct Debit Guarantee
- no need to remember payment dates
Please note: if a Direct Debit fails three times, you will no longer be able to pay this way and must use another payment method.
While you’re online, you can also sign up for e-billing to receive your bill electronically.
You can pay online using a debit or credit card or your banking app.
You will need your Council Tax account number, shown on your bill.
If you have an online account, you can access your account number online.
Call 0300 131 5555 to make a payment.
Have your Council Tax account number ready.
The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Calls cost no more than standard national rate calls.
You can pay in person at most Post Offices and shops displaying PayPoint or Payzone signs.
- Pay by cash or debit card
- Bring your Council Tax bill so the barcode can be scanned
You can pay through your bank using the details below:
- Reference: your Council Tax account number
- Payable to: Milton Keynes Council
- Sort code: 601455
- Account number: 37171542
Having difficulty paying?
If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax, contact us as soon as possible.
Getting in touch early may allow us to discuss your situation and help prevent further recovery action.
You may also wish to check whether you are entitled to:
Council Tax contact information
- 01908 253794 - 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Revenues Service, PO Box 5327, Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ