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Paying by Direct Debit online

HMRC has two separate online Direct Debit systems - please use the service that is relevant to the payment that you’re making:

VAT Online Direct Debit service

This service can be used for making you online VAT return payments and any balancing payment for your Annual Accounting Scheme.

Direct Debit online for other taxes

This service can be used if you are registered for one or more of the following online services - Self Assessment, PAYE for employers, Corporation Tax, Construction Industry Scheme.

HMRC recommends you pay by Direct Debit because:

  • unlike any other payment method you are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee
  • Direct Debit provides certainty about when your payment will reach HMRC
  • only the amount you request to pay will be collected by Direct Debit. HMRC won't collect any other outstanding amounts in this way.
  • it's safe and secure and available 24 hours a day
  • it puts you in control, making it less likely you'll miss a payment deadline
  • HMRC validates your payment reference so payment reaches your record without any delay
  • it avoids the need to write cheques and saves postage if you normally pay by post.

Find out about The Direct Debit Guarantee (PDF 49K)