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Pay your Council Tax bill

Find out how you can pay and check your bill including paying online and setting up a Direct Debit or Standing Order.

Direct Debit

This is the easiest way to pay your council tax. You can set up a Direct Debit payment online now. 

If you pay by Direct Debit you can spread your payments up until March. You can also change the date the payment is taken to the 1st or the 25th.

Set up a direct debit

Other ways to pay

You can make a payment online or find other ways to pay that suit you. You will need to know:

  • Your council tax account number
  • The amount to pay

If you do not have these details, please use the council tax enquiry form.

Pay online

You can pay your bill online with a debit or credit card.

Pay your council tax online

Automated payment line

You can pay by debit or credit card on our 24 hour automated telephone payment line:

  • Call 03300 887 984
  • Call +44 3300 887 984 from abroad

Internet, telephone banking or standing order

If you would like to set up a standing order or your bank allows you to access your bank account by phone or internet, the details you will need are;

  • Sort Code: 55-70-01
  • Account Number: 06040411
  • Name: Torbay Council
  • Reference: Your Council Tax account number

Post

Post a cheque or postal order to:

Torbay Council
Town Hall
Castle Circus
Torquay
TQ1 3DR

If you would like a receipt, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment.

In person

You can pay by cash, cheque or debit card at: