Payment dates
Council offers payment of rates by quarterly instalments. Payments by direct debit are also available.
Due dates for instalments are:
First instalment | 30 September 2020 |
Second instalment | 30 November 2020 |
Third instalment | 28 February 2021 |
Fourth instalment | 31 May 2021 |
Pay all four instalments by 30 September 2020 to receive a 1% discount. Please note that the fire services levy does not attract a discount.
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.
Payment of animal registration renewals is 10 April.
Payment options
In person | At our Swan Hill or Robinvale offices. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS. |
By mail | Forward your rates notice with a cheque or money order payable to “Swan Hill Rural City Council” to: PO Box 488, Swan Hill VIC 3585. Late payment will be subject to interest penalties regardless of the date of posting. |
At Australia Post |
Present your rates notice intact. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS. |
Online or by phone | Pay online at auspost.com.au/postbillpay or phone 13 18 16. Visa or MasterCard accepted. |
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. |
Centrepay | Use Centerpay to arrange regular deductions from your Centerlink payment. A Centrepay form must be completed and returned to Council. |
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. |