Set up a Direct Debit
Pay by Direct Debit
Nearly 40,000 households in East Lothian pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. It's the easiest way to stay on top of your bills.
You can:
- spread your payments over 10 months - from April to January each financial year
- spread your payments over 12 months - from April to March each financial year
- set up your instalments on the 5th, 16th or last day of each month.
Customers are protected by, and should be reassured by, the Direct Debit Guarantee offered by all banks involved in the Direct Debit scheme. You're protected by 3 important safeguards:
- an immediate money back guarantee from your bank in the event of an error
- advance notice if the date or amount changes
- the right to cancel at any time
If you prefer, download a Direct Debit Instruction
Other ways to pay your Council Tax
Although Direct Debit is our preferred method of payment, we do offer other payment methods.