How do I pay HMRC?

Article ID: 789
Last updated: 28 Mar, 2022

You can pay HMRC by several methods which are listed below with links to the relevant  page on HMRC's website:

Same or next day:

  1.  Online or telephone banking
  2. CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System)
  3.  Debit or Credit Card online (You won't be able to pay with a personal credit card from 13 January 2018)
  4. At your bank or building society

3 working days:

  1. BACS
  2. Direct Debit (if you've set one up with HMRC before)
  3. By cheque through the post

5 working days:

  1. Direct Debit (if you haven't set one up with HMRC before)

Please refer to the HMRC website for the full list.

Problems with payments services:

If you are experiencing online payment issues, refer to service availability and issues for more information.

Article ID: 789
Last updated: 28 Mar, 2022
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