Paying VAT electronically online
Payment on time
You need to pay on time to avoid penalties. The due electronic online payment date is funds in HMRC bank account one month and seven days after the end of the VAT quarter. You need to be sure that your chosen method of payment will meet the deadline.
Short of time?
Use Billpay, on or before the due date. Billpay it is counted as paid the same day; although the bank processing time could be three to five days.
This can save you a late payment penalty.
Need more time?
see Time to pay
A documented arrangement can save you a late payment penalty.
Please treat timings shown below, except BillPay, as for guidance only.
By Direct Debit
If your cash-flow is sufficiently robust you can pay by direct debit which will be taken a further three days later on the 10th. Allow five bank working days for initial setup before the first payment collection date. We can do this for you or you can find out how on:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/payinghmrc/vat.htm#2
HMRC's bank account details
Sort code: 08 32 00
Account number: 11963155
Account name: HMRC VAT
If you need assistance or advice about payment please contact the HMRC Help Desk on 0845 302 1423. Opening times: 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.
To go into HMRC BillPay: https://www.billpayment.co.uk/hmrc/scripts/index.asp
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