Stamp Duty Land Tax: Payment 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 customers making very large payments. We receive sameday value so long as initiate payment within the time specified by your bank (usually between 9.00am and 3.00pm).
For interest purposes we will treat your payment as having been made the working day before we receive it.
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 |
| Shipley | 10 50 41 | 23456000 | AO Shipley |
Reference Number
You will also need to provide your payment reference number. The reference number is made up of 11 characters, for example 123456789MC and can be found on your Stamp Duty and Land Tax return. It is important that you show the reference number with no gaps between the characters. If you leave gaps it could lead to delays in updating your record.
CHAPS Payment Template
A template has been provided to assist you with making payments by CHAPS. Please complete the form and forward it to your bank as an instruction to pay. Please note, some bank branches may require an accompanying letter as an authorisation to pay.
If you are using the template to make a composite payment, please read the guidance below.
Multiple or Composite Payments
When paying by CHAPS it is better to make separate payments for each scheme (payment 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.
Office Accounts Office Shipley
Email: DIRECTPAYMENTS AOS (AO Shipley)
If you are considering starting paying by CHAPS please contact your Accounts Office at least three days in advance. Your Accounts Office will advise you what information you need to provide and when, to ensure your payment is allocated accurately.
