Rates can be paid in a variety of ways:
Direct Debit
You can pay each week, fortnight, month or quarterly using the Direct Debit system operated by your bank. Council will confirm the amount and date of your payments. The advantages of this option are that ratepayers never need to change the payment amount with their bank (we will do that for you), rates are always paid prior to the penalty date, and payment details are recorded on your bank statement. Direct Debit application forms are available from any council office. Below is the link to the Direct Debit form.
Telephone Banking
If you wish to use telephone banking, which is available 24 hours a day, ask your bank to set up the system for you. The bank will need your rate account number.
Internet Banking
If you wish to use internet banking, which is available 24 hours a day, ask your bank for any necessary assistance. The bank will need your rate account number.
Payment By Post
Post your cheque to the council in the reply-paid envelope.
Automatic Payment/Direct Credit
Payments can be made either weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit your budget but, unlike direct debit and telephone banking, you need to change automatic payment amounts if circumstances change. Below is the link to the automatic payment form.
Authority for Automatic Payments (40kb)
Payment in Person
Rates can be paid by cash, cheque or EFTPOS at either the council's offices at 15-21 Seymour Street, Blenheim or at its Picton Service Delivery Centre, 67 High St, Picton.
