How to pay your council tax
How To Pay
Via this Web site
You can make payments at any time by using our secure online payment option. You need to have your Debit/Credit card and Council Tax account number ready. The Council can only accept payment by Switch, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Visa, Electron, or Solo.
If this is the first time you have used our online payment service, please read the security information.
Please note, it takes 2 working days before the payment shows on your account. If you need to make an urgent payment please pay via Customer Services (in person or by telephone).
Direct Debit
You can pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit and need never worry about your Council Tax instalments again. There are no cheques to write, no paperwork or postage and no queuing.
You can choose between four payment dates, either the 1st, 8th, 15th or 22nd.
If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, Dartford Borough Council will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.
Contact the Council Tax Section on 01322 343700 to sign up for direct debit over the telephone.
Alternatively, Click here to print a blank Direct Debit Mandate. This should then be completed and returned to us.
Standing Order
Paying by Standing Order ensures you keep full control. You advise your bank of your Council Tax instalments, they send us the money.
Internet/ Telephone Banking
If your Bank/Building Society offers this facility you can pay your instalments by this method.
The Council's bank details are:
Sort Code 08-90-36
A/C No. 61037973
Please ensure you quote 07 followed by your account reference, which is shown on your bill.
Touch Tone
You can use this fully automated payment service by calling 0845 634 3001. This service is available 24hrs/7 days a week.
Please note, it takes 2 working days before the payment shows on your account. If you need to make an urgent payment please pay via Customer Services (in person or by telephone).
Debit/Credit Card
You can also pay in person at any of the Cashiers Offices or by ringing the Credit/Debit Card Hotline on (01322) 343760 with your card and payment details Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 4.00 pm. For your convenience and to avoid waiting, please avoid our busy period between 12.00pm - 2.00pm if possible.
Payment Slips
Please remember that your Council Tax instalments are due on or before the dates specified. You should therefore allow enough time when making your payment for the Council to receive it on or before the due date. Payment can be made:
In Person at one of the Cashiers Offices below:
- Civic Centre, Dartford
8.45am- 5.00pm (4.30pm on Friday) - Swanscombe Town Council Offices
9.00am - 1.00pm
By Post to the Council Tax Section, Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1DR.
Cheques should be made payable to Dartford Borough Council, crossed 'A/C Payee' and have your Council Tax account reference and/or name and address on the back.
Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope if you require a receipt.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND POST DATED CHEQUES.
