Council tax Pay your council tax

Other ways to pay council tax

You’ll need your council tax reference number. It’s on your bill. We send your first bill within six weeks of you telling us your new address.

If you need to, tell us your new address. Or get a copy of your bill.

Online banking

Make your payment to Manchester City Council and give your council tax reference number. Use our account details:

Bank: Barclays Bank
Branch: 51 Mosley Street, Manchester M60 2AU
Sort Code: 20 55 58
Account Number: 53348075
Account Name: Manchester City Council - Receipts

By phone

Call 0161 234 5006. Available 24 hours a day. You need your debit or credit card and your council tax reference number.

At a post office or Paypoint

You’ll need your bill or letter. Use the barcode on the back of the letter (at the bottom of the page) to make payments.

Find your nearest Paypoint on their website