Understanding your rent payments
How do I pay my council rent?
We have different payment methods available to pay your rent.
Online payment
Make a payment by debit or credit card
Direct Debit
If you rent your home from the Council or have an equity share home from the Council, direct debits can be collected any day of the week or month. For more information regarding direct debits and to set up a direct debit, please contact the Housing Team on 01483 505050.
Post Office
You may pay in cash or using a debit card at any Post Office or Payzone outlet in the UK. You will need a rent payment card to make a payment. If you have any questions regarding rent payment cards or need to order a replacement, please contact the Housing Team on 01483 505050.
Post
We do not accept cheques. Please use one of the other payment methods on this page. You can find out more about Withdrawal of cheques page.
Automated Telephone Payment (ATP)
For those that want to ring to make a payment, you can do so calling the number below.
ATP Tel: 03300 889584
Paying into our bank - HSBC in North Street, Guildford
You can pay at the Council's bank, there is no extra charge to you for paying in cash for council tax or rent.
Please remember to quote your reference number when making payments to the Council.
Our bank details for HSBC, North Street, Guildford are:
- sort code: 40-22-26
- account number: 71850636