Online payments form Payment reference number Keep track of your payments Sign in to your BRUM account to manage your payments and view status updates. Log in Register 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 Payment reference number Required