How you can pay your rate bill
There are different ways to pay your rate bill. You can set up a Direct Debit, pay rates online or by telephone. When paying, you need to include your ratepayer ID and account ID numbers as shown on your rate bill. These are reference numbers for your rate account.
Your payment plan
Whatever payment method you use, you can pay the full amount or pay in monthly instalments. If you set up a monthly payment plan, your rate bill will be spread over the remaining months in the current rating year.
If you're unable to pay your rate bill, you need to tell LPS immediately.
Pay rates online
You can pay your rates online using your debit card. There is no charge to pay your rates by debit card.
Debit cards
The following debit cards are accepted:
- Switch
- Visa
- Visa Electron
- Solo
- Maestro
Credit cards
Domestic ratepayers can pay rates online using a credit card. There is no charge to pay rates by credit card.
The following credit cards are accepted for domestic rates payments only:
- Visa
- Mastercard
There is a £10,000 limit on the amount you can pay in one transaction. Some ratepayers have limits or restrictions on their debit or credit card. For example, you may not be able to pay more than a particular amount in one transaction.
If you have problems processing a large transaction, ask your card provider if there is a limit on your card. You can make more than one transaction in smaller amounts. This doesn't affect your entitlement to early payment discount on your rates.
Pay your rates by Direct Debit
To pay by Direct Debit, you fill in an online form. This allows LPS to collect money from your bank or building society account.
Paying by Direct Debit:
- is quick and easy to set up online
- continues each year without you taking further action
- is protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee
How to set up a Direct Debit
The easiest way to set up a Direct Debit to pay your rate is by filling in an online form.
If you prefer, you can telephone the LPS helpline with your bank or building society details.
- telephone: 0300 200 7801
- text relay: 18001 0300 200 7801
Or you can download a Direct Debit application form. You need to print the form, fill in by hand and send the form to LPS. Use the freepost address on the form.
Pay your rates by telephone
You can pay your rates by telephone using your debit card. There is no charge to pay by debit card. To contact LPS:
- telephone: 0300 200 7801
The automated telephone payment service does not accept credit card payments.
Making a payment
To make a payment you will need this information from your rate bill:
- account ID
- ratepayer ID
- amount due
Debit cards
The following debit cards are accepted:
- Switch
- Visa
- Visa Electron
- Solo
- Maestro
You can't pay your rates by telephone using a credit card.
Pay rates at a Post Office
To pay your rates in a Post Office, you'll need the barcode which is printed on your rate bill for the property or your QuickPay card. Your rate bill will show you how much you need to pay. You should keep your receipt.
If you already have a QuickPay card for this property you can continue to use this each year. You can call LPS if you need a replacement QuickPay card.
- telephone 0300 200 7801
The Post Office does not accept credit cards for any over the counter bill payment. They do however accept debit card payments.
If you pay by cheque in a Post Office, your cheque must be payable to 'Post Office Ltd'. You must allow five working days for payment to reach LPS.
Pay rates by PayPoint
You can pay your rates in a shop by PayPoint. In most PayPoint outlets, you can pay by cheque, cash or debit card, but some places don't accept cheques or debit cards. Credit cards are not accepted.
You will need the barcode which is printed on your rate bill or your QuickPay card to make a payment. Your rate bill will show you how much you need to pay. Keep your receipt.
If you already have a QuickPay card for this property, you can continue to use this each year. You can call LPS if you need a replacement QuickPay card.
- telephone 0300 200 7801
You must allow five working days for payment to reach LPS.
Pay your rates from your bank account
You can send payments to LPS from your bank account:
- by standing order
- through internet banking
- through telephone banking
LPS is part of the Faster Payments Scheme.
Standing orders, telephone or internet banking
You need to renew a standing order every year. One-off payments can be made by bank transfer online or by phone. If the payee details do not match, make sure you have entered the correct bank account name and continue to pay as normal:
- account name: LPS Rates
- sort code 950121 (Danske Bank)
- bank account number 71063200 (domestic customers only)
You must quote the 16 digit reference number made up of the Account ID and Ratepayer ID on the top right of your rate bill. Include zeros at the beginning with no spaces or dashes, for example 0123456789105568. LPS is part of the Faster Payments Scheme.
Payments from abroad
If you are sending payment from abroad, use the reference numbers for international or same day sterling payments (IBAN, CHAPS, BIC, Swift Code).
Domestic properties
SWIFT code/BIC code: DABAGB2B (you must quote IBAN number with this)
IBAN number: GB30DABA95012171063200
Bank account name: LPS Rates
You can send payment advice to:
LPS bank address is:
Danske Bank LimitedDonegall Square West
Belfast
BT1 6JS
Non-domestic properties
SWIFT code/BIC code: DABAGB2B (You must quote IBAN number with this)
IBAN number: GB22DABA95012101063197
Bank account name: LPS Commercial Rates
You can send payment advice to:
- email: public.bodies@lpsni.gov.uk
- email: commercial.lps@finance-ni.gov.uk
LPS bank address:
Danske Bank LimitedDonegall Square West
Belfast
BT1 6JS
You must quote the 16 digit reference number which is your account ID and ratepayer ID on the top right of your rate bill. Include the zeros at the beginning with no spaces or dashes, for example 0123456789105568.
Pay your rates by cheque
You can pay your rates by cheque. Make your cheque payable to ‘Land & Property Services’, crossed ‘rate account’ and send it to your local LPS office. Write your property address, account ID and ratepayer ID numbers on the back of the cheque.
LPS doesn't give receipts for postal payments.
Hand-deliver your cheque
You can leave cheque payments for rate bills into an LPS office without making an appointment. Ask staff at the front desk to direct you to the cheque deposit box.
LPS doesn't accept cash or post-dated cheques and their offices do not provide facilities to accept any other payment methods onsite.
Rates refund
If you overpaid rates on your home, you might be entitled to a refund.