Due to essential maintenance Council tax and benefit forms will be unavailable from 10am - 4pm on Sunday 27 April 2025. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Pay by Direct Debit
If you prefer never having to worry about making or missing payments, you can pay automatically by direct debit.
All the normal Direct Debit safeguards and guarantees apply when you set up an instruction online. No changes in the amount, date or frequency of a payment can be made without notifying you at least 10 working days in advance of your account being debited. In the event of any error, you are entitled to an immediate refund from your Bank or Building Society. You have the right to cancel a Direct Debit Instruction at any time simply by writing to your Bank or Building Society and sending a copy of the letter to us.
Amend a direct debit
You can change your existing direct debit details by using the pay by direct debit form – just complete it with your new details, and we will make all the changes for you.
Set up a direct debit for someone else
You can also set up a direct debit for someone else. You just need the business rates reference number for the account you wish to pay.
Pay Online
Paying online is easy and secure. You'll need your business rates account number to make a payment. Your business rates account number can be found on your business rates tax bill and is a 9-digit number starting with an 8. It's important to use your correct business rates account number to avoid delays in payments reaching your account.
Introducing Payit™ - the new instant way to pay
Fast, simple and secure, Payit™ is a free service by NatWest, but you don't have to be a NatWest customer or register to use it. Use the Payit™ link below, select your bank to log into your online or mobile banking, then choose the account you want to make the payment from. Enter the amount to pay and your business rates account number (9-digit number starting with an 8). You will be securely re-directed to the Payit™ portal and receive a notification of successful payment.
Pay by card
To pay using your card or debit card, you will need your debit or credit card 16-digit card number. Use the link below to enter your payment card details, the amount to pay and your business rates account number. Your business rates account number can be found on your business rates bill and is a 9-digit number starting with an 8.
Please note, once you have received your confirmation that your bank account has been debited, it will take up to two working days for your payment to be allocated towards your business rates account.
By Phone
Call us on 0300 1234 200 (24 hours). You need your debit or credit card and your business rates reference number.
PayPoint
You need to take your bill or letter with you to make a payment at a shop displaying the Paypoint logo or a Post Office.
All stores accept card or cash payments, while most Post Offices still accept cheque payments.
There are over 300 PayPoint/Post Office stores throughout Cornwall: most have extended opening hours and some are 7 days per week.
To find a location to pay, close to you, visit our My Area page which allows you to view Council services in your local area.
By Post
Please make your cheque payable to 'Cornwall Council' and write your account reference number on the back. You can find your account reference number on your bill. Post your cheque to PO Box 676, Truro, TR1 9EQ.
You will need a stamp and if you would like a receipt, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope. We are sorry but we cannot accept post-dated cheques or cash sent in the post. If you use cheques to pay us by instalments, we must receive them by the 1st of every month.
Self Service
Our Business Rates Self Service system is a great way to keep on top of your business rates account.
You can use Business Rates Self Service to:
- Set up a Direct Debit or make a payment
- Tell us about a change of address
- Get notifications of new bills by email (e-billing)
- See when your payments are due
- Check your business rates account
- See how your charges are worked out
- Check if you can get any money off your bill