How to pay
If you make one payment for a number of accounts:
- Always quote 'See Remit' in the bank reference field; and
- Include a remittance advice slip telling us what the payment is for; and
- Give each account reference number and the amount you are paying into it; and
- Email it to cashiers.suspense@manchester.gov.uk
You can pay each account separately if you prefer.
BACS electronic payments
Make your payment to Manchester City Council quoting your business rates account reference number and these details:
Bank: Barclays Bank,
Branch: 51, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HQ
Sort Code: 20-55-58
Account Number: 53348075
Account Name: Manchester City Council - Receipts
Direct debit
Direct debit is the best way to pay. Simple, quick and safe. Just give us the details once, and we'll do the rest. So no need to remember to pay. Spread your payments over a year, ten months, or pay all at once or in two payments.
Pay by Direct Debit
We don’t automatically apply direct debits to linked accounts. Complete a form for each account.
If you want to change how often you pay, get in touch with us.
Pay online
You need your debit or credit card and your business rates account reference number. Paying like this keeps your costs down, but it means you have to remember when to pay.
Online banking
Make your payment to Manchester City Council quoting your business rates account reference number and these details:
Bank: Barclays Bank,
Branch: 51, Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HQ
Sort Code: 20-55-58
Account Number: 53348075
Account Name: Manchester City Council - Receipts
By phone
Call 0161 234 5006 (24 hours). You need your debit or credit card and your business rates account reference number.
At a Post Office or PayPoint
You need to take your bill with you and use the barcode on the back of the bill at the bottom of the page to make payments.
Paying business rates over 12 monthly instalments
If you're having difficulty making payment in 10 monthly instalments, contact us to make arrangements to pay over 12 monthly instead.
Sign up to get your bill by email
If you would like to receive your Business Rates bill by email you can sign up using our e-billing form. You will need to have the consent of all ratepayers in order to set up e-billing.
View your payments online
If you have made a payment within the last seven days and want to confirm it has been credited to your account, you can do this by viewing your account details online.
Check your business rates account to view your account or sign up for an online account.
Suspense account payments
If you have made a payment that has not been credited to your account, complete the missing payments form.