Pay your Council Tax
You can pay your Council Tax bill in a variety of ways.
How to pay
Find out about Direct Debits, how to pay online and all other payment methods below.
Cost of living support
If you are having difficulties paying your Council Tax due to the cost of living crisis, visit our Help with the rising costs of living page for available support.
If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to help with your Council Tax. Our Benefits and grants page has information about Council Tax Reduction.
Pay Council Tax to Lewes District Council
Pay by Direct Debit
Have you recently moved home? If so, tell us about your change of address before you apply for a Direct Debit so we can issue your bill.
How to set up a Direct Debit
- You can now set up a Direct Debit on our new Citizen Access Council Tax portal. You will need to sign up to our website My Account first. You will then be able to register for Citizen Access directly through My Account. Read our registration guidance before you start.
Or, if you have already registered with both My Account and Citizen Access, you can
Login now - You can set up a Direct Debit for the 1st, 7th, 15th or 25th of the month
- Once we receive your instruction, we will set up the Direct Debit and you will receive a revised Council Tax bill confirming your instalment dates and amounts
- Unless your Direct Debit is cancelled we will collect by this method each year
Alternatively, you can download, print and complete the Lewes District Council Tax direct debit mandate below:
Council Tax direct debit mandate for Lewes District Council (PDF, 180 KB)
Other ways to pay
Pay your Council Tax to Lewes District Council online
Paying your Council Tax online is easy, secure and convenient. You will need your Lewes District Council Council Tax reference number, which you can find on your bill:
Pay Lewes District Council now
Pay Council Tax by telephone
Paying by telephone is convenient with our 24 hour automated payment line. For Lewes District Council call 0800 023 7080. Calls to this number are free from a UK landline, but charges may apply from mobiles.
Pay Council Tax by online or mobile banking, or by standing order
Our bank details for Lewes District Council are:
Lloyds Bank
Sort Code: 30-80-12
Account: 10298260
You must quote your Lewes District Council Tax account reference number against the payment or standing order. If paying by standing order, please ensure you set up your arrangement to debit your bank account at least 5 banking days before your instalment is due to reach us.
If you pay by standing order and would like to cancel it, please contact your bank.
For international banking please use IBAN: GB17LOYD30801210298260
Pay Council Tax at your local shop by PayPoint
You can pay your Council Tax using the barcode on your bill at any outlet displaying the PayPoint logo using cash only.
Pay Council Tax at the Post Office
You can pay at any Post Office by cash or cheque.
Please quote your Council Tax account reference number on your payment if paying by cheque.
Pay Council Tax to Eastbourne Borough Council
Pay by Direct Debit
Have you recently moved home? If so, tell us about your change of address before you apply for a Direct Debit so we can issue your bill.
How to set up a Direct Debit
- You can now set up a Direct Debit on our new Citizen Access Council Tax portal. You will need to sign up to our website My Account first. You will then be able to register for Citizen Access directly through My Account. Read our registration guidance before you start.
Or, if you have already registered with both My Account and Citizen Access, you can
Login now - You can set up a Direct Debit for the 1st, 7th, 15th or 25th of the month
- Once we receive your instruction, we will set up the Direct Debit and you will receive a revised Council Tax bill confirming your instalment dates and amounts
- Unless your Direct Debit is cancelled we will collect by this method each year
Alternatively, you can download, print and complete the Eastbourne Borough Council Tax direct debit mandate below:
Council Tax direct debit mandate for Eastbourne Borough Council (PDF, 103 KB)
Other ways to pay
Pay your Council Tax to Eastbourne Borough Council online
Paying your Council Tax online is easy, secure and convenient. You will need your Eastbourne Borough Council Council Tax reference number, which you can find on your bill:
Pay Eastbourne Borough Council now
Pay Council Tax by telephone
Paying by telephone is convenient with our 24 hour automated payment line. For Eastbourne Borough Council call 0800 288 8097. Calls to this number are free from a UK landline, but charges may apply from mobiles.
Pay Council Tax by online or mobile banking, or by standing order
Our bank details for Eastbourne Borough Council are:
Lloyds Bank
Sort Code: 30-80-12
Account: 10712168
You must quote your 8 digit Eastbourne Borough Council Tax account reference number against the payment or standing order. If paying by standing order, please ensure you set up your arrangement to debit your bank account at least 5 banking days before your instalment is due to reach us.
If you pay by standing order and would like to cancel it, please contact your bank.
For international banking please use IBAN:GB65LOYD30801210712168
Pay Council Tax at your local shop by PayPoint
You can pay your Council Tax using the barcode on your bill at any outlet displaying the PayPoint logo using cash only.
Pay Council Tax at the Post Office
You can pay at any Post Office by cash or cheque.
Please quote your 8-digit Council Tax account reference number on your payment if paying by cheque.
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