Direct Debit
Over 66% of our council taxpayers and business ratepayers currently settle their bills by direct debit which is a convenient and inexpensive method.
What are the advantages to you by paying by direct debit?
- Choice of three payment dates, 1st, 15th, 25th.
- No worries about remembering to pay at the right time.
- No need to write out and post cheques.
- No queuing to pay at your bank or building society.
- Possible reduction in bank charges.
What guarantees does the Council offer you?
- No payments will be taken until you have been given 10 days notice of the amounts and due dates, so that you have time to query the bill if necessary.
- If ourselves or your bank or building society make an error, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.
- You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by writing to or emailing the Council your bank or building society.
Setting up a Direct Debit
It is no longer necessary to complete a direct debit mandate as these details can be taken over the phone or via email, your account reference and bank or building society details will be required in order for us to register your details electronically with your bank or building society. Written confirmation of the instalment amounts and due dates and the details that we have registered with your bank or building society will be sent to you.
For council tax phone 01323 443385 or email counciltax@wealden.gov.uk,
business rates phone 01323 443387 or email businessrates@wealden.gov.uk
If you do not wish to apply for direct debit by telephone you can download a direct debit form online. You will need to complete and return the form to the Council using the address shown.
Further direct debit information
Visit the Direct Debit website for more information
