How to pay your Council Tax bill

Choose how to pay your Council Tax, including online, Direct Debit and in person.

You can pay your Council Tax in the following ways:

  • pay your Council Tax online
  • set up a direct debit with Portsmouth City Council
  • pay by debit card using our automated telephone payment service (24 hours a day) - call 0800 876 6576 and follow the voice prompts
  • pay in person (cheque, cash or debit card):
    • civic offices (cashiers at ground floor), Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AX - opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm
    • at a Portsmouth City Council housing office - check your local office for opening times
    • self-serve payment machines are also available at the Civic offices (ground floor) - opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
  • pay with internet banking and quote your Council Tax reference number:
    • Account name: Portsmouth City Council
    • Sort Code: 20-69-57
    • Account number: 23526623
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