We have several ways for you to pay your Council Tax including;
Online by credit or debit card
Payments made after 3.30pm will be credited to your account on the next working day.
By Mobile App. You can pay your bill using your Apple or Android mobile phone. Scan the correct QR code below for your phone and download the Allpay app for free. The app is also available from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You will need to input a 19 digit Payment Reference Number which is the number beneath the barcode on the front of your bill.
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By Telephone. Call 0300 456 0507 and quote the account/invoice number at the front of your bill, following the prompts you will hear. Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are charged at normal operator's rate.
By Barcode. At any Post Office (Find your nearest Post Office) or PayPoint outlet (Find your nearest outlet) using the barcode on the front of your Council tax bill or reminder letter. Simply take your bill or reminder letter along with your payment and the cashier will scan the barcode.
By Standing Order. You will need to contact your bank. The Burnley Borough Council bank account to credit is sort code 40-15-17, account number 91206850.
By Bank Transfer (BACS). Our bank details are sort code 40-15-17 and account number 91206850.
By Post. Please make cheques or postal orders payable to Burnley Borough Council and send them to the address below. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
Revenues and Benefits Service
Burnley Borough Council
Parker Lane
Burnley.
BB11 2DS