Swan Hill Rural City Council
Are you having difficulty paying your rates due to COVID-19?
All ratepayers can apply for special consideration due to their individual circumstances.
Payment dates
Council offers payment of rates by quarterly instalments. Payments by direct debit are also available.
| Due dates for instalments: | |
|---|---|
| First instalment | 30 September |
| Second instalment | 30 November |
| Third instalment | 28 February |
| Fourth instalment | 31 May |
- The total amount outstanding can be paid at any time provided the set instalment amounts and dates are met.
- Separate rate notices are issued for the second, third and fourth instalments.
- Accounts not paid by their due date will have interest penalty charges applied and reminder notices sent.
- Accounts that remain unpaid are subject to final notices and debt collection.
How to pay
By phone
By phone
Call 13 18 16.
Visa or MasterCard accepted.
Visa or MasterCard accepted.
In person
In person
At our Swan Hill or Robinvale offices.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
By BPAY
By BPAY
Using your telephone or internet banking. The biller code and reference number are on your rates notice.
Visit www.bpay.com.au for more information.
Visit www.bpay.com.au/bpayview for information on sending your bills and statements directly to your online bank.
Visit www.bpay.com.au for more information.
Visit www.bpay.com.au/bpayview for information on sending your bills and statements directly to your online bank.
At Australia Post
At Australia Post
Present your rates notice intact.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
By mail
By mail
Post your rates notice with a cheque or money order to:
Swan Hill Rural City Council
PO Box 488
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
Late payment will be subject to interest penalties regardless of the date of posting.
By Centrepay
By Centrepay
Use Centerpay to arrange regular deductions from your Centerlink payment.
A Centrepay form must be completed and returned to Council.
A Centrepay form must be completed and returned to Council.
By direct debit
By direct debit
Direct payment from your bank account or credit card. Payments can be made quarterly, monthly or fortnightly. Complete Direct Debit Request form and return it to Council.