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Payment reference number | Online payments form

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Payment reference number

Finding your payment reference number

The payment reference number will be on your bill, letter, statement or invoice from the council.

It can vary depending on the service you are paying for.

Business Improvement District (BID) levy

10 digits starting with 70.

Business rates

10 digits starting with 60.

Council Tax

10 digits starting with 50.

Housing or rent

12 digits starting with 1, 2, 30, 41, 51 or 61.

Other council payments

Use the reference number from your invoice or payment reminder:

  • 10 digits starting with 31, 51 or 90
  • 9 digits starting with 91
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