How to Pay Self-Assessment Income Tax
How to pay Self-Assessment Income Tax
Making an online or telephone bank transfer directly to HMRC
You can pay your Self Assessment bill using Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs. We think this is the easiest way to pay HMRC
Pay by Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs
Your bill will tell you which bank account to pay into. If you do not have a bill, or you’re not sure, you can pay into either account.
Account details to use
| Sort code | Account number | Account name |
|---|---|---|
| 08 32 10 | 12001039 | HMRC Cumbernauld |
| 08 32 10 | 12001020 | HMRC Shipley |
What you’ll need
You’ll need to use your 11-character payment reference when you pay. This is your 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) followed by the letter ‘K’.
You can find it either:
- in your HMRC online account
- on your paying-in slip, if you get paper statements
Your payment may be delayed if you use the wrong reference number.
How long it takes
Payments by Faster Payments (online or telephone banking) usually reach HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the same or next day, including weekends and bank holidays.
CHAPS payments usually reach HMRC the same working day if you pay within your bank’s processing times.
Bacs payments usually take 3 working days.
Payments from overseas may take longer – check with your bank.