Paying Class 1A NIC by CHAPS
This page tells you how to make payment by CHAPS.
Paying by CHAPS
The CHAPS system enables you to tell your bank to make an immediate payment. You know for certain that payment will reach us on the day the bank makes the payment.
CHAPS payments are significantly more expensive than other payment methods but maybe of benefit to employers making very large payments. We receive sameday value so long as you initiate payment within the time specified by your bank (usually between 9.00am and 3.00pm).
Payment date
All employers who pay electronically, have until the 22 July to pay. This means that your cleared payment must reach our bank account no later than the 22 July.
Where the 22 falls on a weekend or bank holiday, you must ensure that your payment reaches our bank account no later than the last bank working day before the 22.
Bank account details
When using this system you will need to provide your bank or building society with our bank account details. These are
Accounts office |
Sort code |
Account number |
Account name |
|---|---|---|---|
Cumbernauld |
10 51 67 |
23444401 |
AO Cumbernauld |
| Shipley |
10 50 41 |
23456000 |
AO Shipley |
If your payment is made with the wrong sort code or account number there may be a delay before your account is credited or your payment may not be received at all
Reference number
You will also need to provide your Accounts Office reference number. This is printed on the payslip we send you.
The reference number is in the format 123PA000123450513.
Please note this reference is different
to the reference you use for PAYE/NIC monthly payments.
It is important that you show the reference number with no gaps between the characters. If you do not, it could lead to delays in updating your record.
Multiple or composite CHAPS payments
When paying by CHAPS it is better to make separate payments for each scheme (Accounts Office reference). If you wish to make one payment to cover a number of schemes we can offer you advice. Email your Accounts Office for further information.
