main content How to pay your business rates

If you pay by any method other then direct debit or debit card over the telephone you should pay 3 to 5 days before the due date to allow for postal delivery/bank processing.

Direct Debit

This is the easiest way to pay. You can obtain a Business Rates Direct Debit Mandate form here or by contacting the Business Rates Office.

Business Rates Office:  020 8313 1010/3400

Once completed, please sign and return to:

London Borough of Bromley
PO Box 53, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3UH

By Telephone

You can pay your Business Rate bill by debit card over the telephone between the hours 8.30am to 5.00pm on 020 8313 1010/3400. 

Standing Order

You may set up a standing order to pay your rates via your bank. Please make the order payable in accordance with the instalments detailed on your bill to:

HSBC, 40-15-05, London Borough of Bromley General Account 81462822

and quote your reference number.

By Post

Please send cheques and postal orders (no cash) to:
P.O. Box 53, Bromley, BR1 3UN.

Please ensure you always quote your reference number on the reverse and include a payment slip. All cheques should be made payable to "London Borough of Bromley".

If you require a receipt you should enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

If you are paying for more than one account please make sure the reference number and amount for each is clearly shown.

Please do not send post-dated cheques as the Council cannot accept responsibility for any charges made by your bank resulting from problems with such cheques.

At a Bank or Building Society

By cheque or cash accompanied by a payment slip. Some banks may charge for this service.

Cash Office

Payments can be made by cash or cheque at:

  • Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, Kent BR1 3UH; or
  • The Walnuts, High Street, Orpington, Kent

Monday to Friday  8.45am to 4.30pm.

Post Office

Please allow at least three days for payment to reach the Council offices.

PO Counters Ltd will make a standard payment charge.

On-line Payments and accounts

You can pay your business rates online.
Please note that at present it is not possible to pay your business rates by credit card.
You can view your business rates account online.