You can pay Birmingham City Council rent online by card, or use other payment methods like Direct Debit, standing order, or paying at a Post Office. For online payments, you’ll need the tenant’s name and address plus the payment reference number.
| How to pay | What you need | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pay online | Name and address of the council tenant; payment reference number | You can pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly using a credit or debit card. Allow up to 4 working days for payment to be processed. Minimum payment is £4.65 a week if the account is in arrears, or if you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. pay online |
| Pay by Direct Debit or standing order | Not stated | Birmingham says you can use these to pay your rent. |
| Pay at a Post Office | 12-digit reference number starting with 1, 2, 30, 41, 51 or 61 | You can pay by cash, cheque or debit card. Cheques should be made payable to “Birmingham City Council Housing”. |
If you’re paying by rent reference, Birmingham says you can find it on a bill, invoice or statement. The rent pages also mention a rent payment calendar to help you avoid arrears.