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Your rates payment options

A range of payment options, including different instalment dates, payment methods and concessions, are available to Bayside ratepayers.

Update your rates notice details to ensure you receive your latest notice. The most recent rates are issued at the end of July 2021.

STEP 1: Pick your plan

STEP 2: Pick your payment method

Financial assistance

Find out about our financial hardship policy for assistance with paying your rates.

See also

Payment option 1: Paying by instalments

The due dates are the same every year and are listed on your annual notice:

  • 30 September
  • 30 November 
  • 28 February
  • 31 May

To pay by instalments you must make the first payment by the 30th September.

If you miss the 30th September payment date, any payments received will be treated as a part payment only and we will expect you to pay the remaining amount by 15 February.

Reminder notices are sent to instalment payers only. It is important that you make the first payment by the 30th September to receive any further instalment notices.

Instalment notices are issued 2-4 weeks prior to the due date.

Pay your next instalment online

Payment option 2: Annual payment

If you do not wish to pay the prompt payment discount or via instalments, then you will be required to make the total payment in full by the 15 February 2021.

Pay your rates in full

SMS reminder

If you choose not to pay until 15 February then please be aware you will not receive another notice before the full amount is due. However, you can subscribe for a SMS reminder to make your payment.

Subscribe for a reminder

Option 3: Direct debit

You can set up a direct debit payment that allows your rates to be debited from your account on the due date. You must apply for this service by filling out an application form (PDF, 681.22KB).

If you already have a direct debit agreement to pay your rates then your direct debit will continue until you notify us in writing that you wish to cancel the service.

Direct debit payment options for you:

  • 9 direct debits made from October to May
  • 4 instalments (as noted on your rates notice)
  • 1 payment to be deducted on 15 February

Direct debit due dates

Four instalments

  • 30 September
  • 30 November
  • 28 February
  • 31 May

Nine instalments/deductions

  • 1 October
  • 1 November
  • 1 December
  • 1 January
  • 1 February
  • 1 March
  • 1 April
  • 1 May
  • 1 June

*If the direct debit due date falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the direct debit will be run on the next business day.

One payment deduction

One annual payment to be deducted out of your nominated account on 15 February.

Payment methods

BPAY

To pay by BPAY you will need to know your reference number, which can be found at the bottom of your rates notice. The Rates Biller code is 7872.

Alternatively, register for BPAY View and receive, pay and store bills in your online banking account. If you want to cancel BPAY View then you will need to contact your bank.

Online

Pay your rates securely online by card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express only). Please note that a surcharge of 0.62% will apply for Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Pay your rates online

Direct debit

In order to register for direct debit, you must fill out the application form (PDF, 681.22KB) and return it to us via post or via email to revenue [at] bayside.vic.gov.au.

Credit card payments are not accepted for direct debits. For more direct debit information, please refer to the attached service agreement.

If you wish to use a different bank account from the one provided, you will also need to fill out the below form to authorise the change of details.

Direct debit application form and service agreement (PDF, 681.22KB)

Direct debit arrears

If you have arrears on your account then we can assist you with managing the payment of your new rates. Please call us on 9599 4444.

Existing direct debits

If you already have a direct debit agreement to pay your rates then your direct debit will continue until you notify us in writing that you wish to cancel the service.

Direct debit dishonours

If you do not have sufficient funds in your account, or your bank advises that the money was unable to be deducted from the account that you have provided us, you may be subject to a dishonour fee. Three consecutive dishonours result in a cancellation of this service.

If your direct debit is cancelled, you will need to make your payment using any of the alternative payment options.

Australia Post

Pay at any Australia Post or affiliated agency. Cash, cheque, EFTPOS accepted. Credit card payments are not available via Australia Post outlets.

By phone

1300 725 338

Pay your rates securely via telephone by card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express only). Please note that a surcharge of 0.62% for Visa or Mastercard or 1.4% for Amex will apply.

By mail

Cheque or money order only. Credit card payments by mail are not accepted.

Bayside City Council
PO Box 27
Sandringham VIC 3191

In person

Payments accepted at the Cashier's Counter by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS and card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express only) between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday at the Corporate Centre, Royal Avenue, Sandringham. Please note that a surcharge of 0.62% for Visa or Mastercard or 1.4% for Amex will apply.

Require a rates payment arrangement?

Our hardship policy can be applied to ratepayers who are having difficulty paying rates. 

If you are unable to meet a required payment on time, including due to being financially impacted by Covid-19, you can enter into a payment arrangement to suit your circumstances.

You can also call us on (03) 9599 4444 for assistance.

Rates payment arrangements