There are several ways to pay your council tax.
Online
Pay now with an online form.
Payments can only be accepted online for the current financial year.
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is an effective and easy way to pay your bills.
Call freephone 0800 163491 and we will set this up for you. You will need your bank details. Alternatively, you can use the button below to set up your direct debit.
When this process is complete, a notice will be issued confirming your Direct Debit and your monthly instalments have been set up.
You can choose to make your payment on the 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st or 28th of the month.
Phone
You can make a payment 24-hours a day on our fully automated telephone payments service, 01698 403130.
If you are experiencing any difficulty using this service you can also speak to one of our operators during the following hours.
- Monday - Friday 10am to 4pm
Please have the following information ready when you call:
- Your debit/credit card details
- Your council tax reference number
- The amount you want to pay
Most credit and debit cards are accepted. We also accept Solo and Visa electron.
Payments made through the hotline will be credited to the current financial year.
Post office
Payments can be made using your council tax card at selected post offices. To order a card, contact your local office.
The Post Office will only accept payments to be credited to the current financial year.
Paypoint
Payments can be made using your council tax card at any paypoint facility.
Paypoint will only accept payments for the current financial year.
By post
Send a cheque to:
Chief Officer (Finance)
North Lanarkshire Council
PO Box 9060
Motherwell ML1 1SH
Cheques should be made payable to: North Lanarkshire Council
Please ensure you include your reference number with your remittance, and allow five days for your cheque to be processed.
Home banking
We can accept payments by home banking but this is not our preferred method. We cannot be held liable for any late or missed payments. If you use this method please ensure payment is made in sufficient time to reach us by the due date of the first month.
In person
You can pay your Council Tax by card only at your local Housing Office.
Motherwell Housing office will accept cash payments from 9am until 1pm and 2pm until 4.30pm, or 4pm on a Friday.