Pay your Council Tax
There are a number of payment options available in order to pay your Council Tax.
► Online
► Automated telephone payments
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the easiest and most convenient way to pay your council tax.
Direct Debit payments are protected by the 
Direct Debit Guarantee [739.67KB].
With direct debit you have the choice of either the 1st, 8th, 15th or the 23rd of the month as instalment dates. All other payment methods require payment on the 1st of each month.
Download the Direct Debit instruction to complete and post to us
Alternatively, please contact one of our UConnect Customer Service Operators who will be happy to set up a Direct Debit with you over the telephone or they can put a Direct Debit instruction in the post to you. Telephone 01799 510510 or email uconnect@uttlesford.gov.uk. Direct Debit forms are also available for completion in person at either the Saffron Walden Council Offices or the Great Dunmow CSC.
Please continue to make payment by your current method until you receive a new bill showing details of the Direct Debit payments that will be requested from your bank.
Online
You can pay your monthly Council Tax bill securely online. The payments system has been designed to be used with Internet Explorer.
Pay your Council Tax bill online
The payments system has been designed to be used with Internet Explorer.
Please note that the facility to pay online is unavailable from between 17:25 and 17:40 every day.
Automated telephone payments
If you would like to pay over the phone please call us on 01799 510510 and then press 1 for payments.
Internet banking
If this facility is available through your bank please follow the instructions already provided by your bank and quote both your council tax reference number and the council's bank details which are Account Number 20999555 and Sort Code 20-74-21.
If you would like help understanding your Council Tax bill, view the
Council Tax Leaflet [47.37KB] .