1. Paying your Business Rates
We collect non-domestic rates (NNDR) on behalf of the government which sets a "rate in the pound" annually with increases being no greater than the rate of inflation.
For enquiries about your business rates please contact us online.
Start the journey
More info about the journey
You need your debit or credit card and your business rates account reference number.
We will notify you of receipt of payment once received.
Direct debit
Direct debit is the best way to pay. Simple, quick and safe. Just give us the details once, and we'll do the rest. So no need to remember to pay. Spread your payments over a year, ten months, or pay all at once or in two payments.
- Get a Direct debit form
If you want to change how often you pay, please contact us online or call us on 01392 265559.
Online banking
Make your payment to Exeter City Council quoting your business rates account reference number and these details:
Bank: Lloyds Bank,
Sort Code: 30-93-14
Account Number: 01393610
Account Name: Exeter City Council
By phone
Call 01392 665885 (24 hours). You need your debit or credit card and your business rates account reference number.
By post
Make cheques payable to Exeter City Council. Write your name, address and business rates account reference number on the back. We don't accept cheques dated in the future. Send your cheque to:
Exeter City Council
Civic Centre
Paris Street
Exeter
EX1 1JN
It can take several days to process cheques into your account.