Pay for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service
How to pay what you owe if you've used the Customs Declaration Service to tell HMRC you've imported goods into the UK.
If you’ve used the Customs Declaration Service to make a declaration for goods you’ve imported into the UK, you can pay what you owe on them straight away.
What you’ll need
You’ll need the Customs Declaration Service Immediate (CDSI) reference number that you were given when you made your declaration. It will begin with the letters ‘CDSI’, followed by 12 numbers and letters.
You’ll get a different reference number for every declaration you make using the Customs Declaration Service.
Make sure you give the full, correct CDSI reference number. There will be a delay in clearing your goods if you give the wrong number.
How much time to allow for your payment to reach HMRC
The time you need to give for a payment to reach HMRC depends on how you pay.
Same or next day
If you pay by:
- approve a payment through your online bank account
- online or telephone banking (Faster Payment)
- CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System)
- debit or corporate credit card online
3 working days
If you pay by Bacs (Bankers Automated Clearing System).
How to pay
Approve a payment through your online bank account.
You can pay directly using your online or mobile bank account.
When you’re ready to pay, start your Customs Declaration Service payment. Select the ‘pay by bank account’ option. You’ll then be directed to sign in to your online or mobile banking account to approve your payment.
The payment is usually instant but sometimes it takes up to 2 hours to show in your account.
You’ll need to have your online banking details ready to pay this way.
By Bacs, CHAPS, online or by telephone banking
Account details to use
| Sort code | Account number | Account name |
|---|---|---|
| 20 05 17 | 23372545 | HMRC Customs Duty Schemes |
If your account is overseas
| Bank identifier code (BIC) | Account number (IBAN) | Account name |
|---|---|---|
| BARCGB22 | GB16BARC20051723372545 | HMRC Customs Duty Schemes |
If you’re paying online or over the telephone, we recommend you check the maximum transaction limit set by your bank.
HMRC’s banking address is:
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London
United Kingdom
E14 5HP
By debit or corporate credit card
You can pay online using a:
- personal debit card
- corporate debit card
- corporate credit card
You’ll need to pay the full amount that is due, and the maximum amount you can pay in one transaction is £97,000.
There’s a fee if you pay by corporate credit card or corporate debit card. The fee is not refundable.
There’s no fee if you pay by personal debit card.
By cheque
Make your cheque payable to ‘HM Revenue and Customs only’ and write your reference number on the back.
You must make sure that your cheque is guaranteed (by individual bank endorsement) or there may be a delay in the clearance of your goods.
Send your cheque to:
HM Revenue & Customs
CDS Accounting
5th floor
Three New Bailey
New Bailey Street
Salford
M3 5FS
Do not fold the cheque or attach it to other papers.
Get help and more information
Contact the National Clearance Hub if you:
- have problems making a payment
- need help or advice
Last updated 15 August 2023 + show all updates
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If you're paying by cheque, you must make sure that your cheque is guaranteed (by individual bank endorsement) or there may be a delay in the clearance of your goods.
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Information about Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has been removed. You can no longer use CHIEF for import declarations unless you have permission from HMRC.
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The account details to pay for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service have been updated.
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The ‘How to pay’ section has been updated. The address to send your cheque to has changed to: HM Revenue & Customs, CDS Accounting, 5th floor, Three New Bailey, New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5FS.
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Information about approving a payment through your online bank account has been added.
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The address to send cheque payments to has been updated.
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