On 8 July 2009 HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) bank account details for paying VAT change. You will need these new account details when making a payment to HMRC.
HMRC is using the bank Citi for these types of electronic payments. You can find the new bank account numbers and sort codes in the guide ‘How to pay VAT’ - follow the link below.
HMRC is working closely with the banking industry to ensure their systems are updated to reflect the new VAT bank account details. However please be aware that not all banks will be able to make the changes immediately and for a short period you may need to continue to use the old bank account details. Please be assured that if you do need to use the old account details, your payment will still be received by HMRC and credited to your VAT account.
Once your bank/building society is ready to accept HMRC's new bank account details please arrange to update any templates or transactions that you have stored for online banking purposes.
HMRC will be using NatWest to process payments made by Bank Giro. If you currently pay HMRC by this payment method then you should continue to use your current bank giro books. In due course you will be issued with a new booklet which will show the new bank details on the bank giro slips. Until you receive your new booklet please continue to use the bank giro slips you hold.
HMRC will provide more information in due course as the new bank account changes take place for other types of payment (for example Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Reserve Tax and other industry specific taxes).
You can also find out about bank account changes that have already taken place (for example Corporation Tax, Self Assessment, PAYE and National Insurance contributions) using the link below.
