Direct DebitDirect debit is the easiest and most convenient way to pay for customers who already have or intend to open a bank, building society or post office direct payment account.
Setting up your direct debit
If you have access to a computer that is connected to the internet, you can set up direct debits for regular council tax or housing rent payments by downloading the appropriate form.
Where to find a direct debit mandate form online
Council tax
For council tax, you can print out a copy of the  council tax direct debit mandate form (259kb) here. To view this document, you need Adobe Reader. Once you have completed and signed the form, return it to us at
Council Tax Section
Southwark Council
PO Box 782
Bromley
BR1 3YE
Alternatively, phone the council tax general enquiry line on 020 7525 1850 to set up the direct debit over the phone.
Housing rent
For housing rents, you can also print out a copy of the housing rent direct debit mandate form (64kb) To view this document, you need Adobe Reader. Once you have completed and signed the form, return it to us at
Income Management Section
Southwark Council
9 Larcom Street
London
SE17 1RX
Or you can phone the council’s direct debit hotline on 020 7525 1236 and a direct debit mandate form will be sent to you by post.
Direct debit or standing order for business rates
For business rates, you can print out a business rates direct debit mandate (8kb) To view this document you need Adobe Reader. Once you have completed and signed the form, return it to us at
Southwark business rates
PO Box 782
Bromley
BR1 3YE
You can also set up a direct debit by calling 020 8290 7133 or emailing
soubusinessrateuk@liberata.com. Find out more about business rates, also known as national non-domestic rates (NNDR).
All of the above forms can be found in the online forms section. |