Pay your Economic Crime Levy
How to pay the Economic Crime Levy and how long it takes for your payment to reach HMRC.
Before you make a payment, you must have submitted a return for the Economic Crime Levy.
When to pay
You must pay the levy by September 30 each year.
If the deadline is on a weekend or bank holiday, make sure your payment reaches HMRC by the end of the previous working day.
If you do not pay by the deadline, you may need to pay a penalty, interest or both.
What you need
You need your 14-character Economic Crime Levy return number, starting with an X.
You can find this:
- in your HMRC online account if you registered online
- on the confirmation email HMRC sent you to confirm your Economic Crime Levy return had been submitted
If you use an incorrect reference number:
- there will be a delay in the payment being allocated correctly
- you will receive a payment reminder
Pay online
You can pay online using one of the following methods:
- approve a payment through your online bank account
- Direct Debit
- debit or corporate credit card
If you experience technical issues with this service, select the ‘Is this page not working properly?’ link on the page where you need help.
Paying online through your bank account
You can also pay by approving a payment through your online bank account by selecting the ‘pay by bank account’ option.
You will be directed to sign in to your online or mobile banking account to approve your payment.
You will need to have your online banking details ready to pay this way.
The payment is usually instant but can sometimes take up to 2 hours to show in your account.
You can select a date to pay, as long as it’s before your payment is due.
You must check with your bank to make sure that the payment has left your account on the date you have chosen to pay us.
Paying online by Direct Debit
Set up a Direct Debit through your HMRC online account.
You’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you used when you registered for the account.
The Direct Debit will not collect return payments over £20 million. If you owe more, you will need to pay another way.
You’ll need to set up a payment each time you pay HMRC.
You should set up the payment at least:
- 5 working days before your return due date (the first time you do it)
- 3 working days before your return due date if you use the same bank details as a previous single payment
The payments will show on your bank statement as ‘HMRC NDDS’.
Paying by debit or corporate credit card
You can make a full payment online using a debit or corporate credit card. There is a non-refundable fee if you use a corporate credit or debit card. You cannot pay by personal credit card.
Your payment will be accepted on the date you make it and not the date it reaches HMRC’s account (including weekends and bank holidays).
You must make sure the details you enter match those held by your bank or card provider. For example, the billing address should match the one your card is currently registered with.
Pay by bank transfer
If you pay by CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System) or Faster Payments, you can submit your payment on the same or next day.
If you pay by Bacs (Bankers Automated Clearing System), allow 3 working days for the payment to reach HMRC.
We recommend you check your bank’s processing times and maximum transaction limits before you pay.
Account details to use if your account is in the UK
Use the following details to make a payment if your account is in the UK:
- sort code — 20 05 17
- account number — 40204374
- account name — HMRC General BT Receipts
Account details to use if your account is overseas
Use the following details to make a payment if your account is overseas:
- account number (IBAN) — GB86 BARC2 0051 7402 043 74
- bank identifier code (BIC) — BARCGB22
- account name — HMRC General BT Receipts
You should make overseas payments in sterling (GBP). Your bank may charge you if you use any other currency.
HMRC’s banking address is:
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London
United Kingdom
E14 5HP
If you’ve paid too much
Find out how to claim a refund if you’ve paid too much Economic Crime Levy.
Contact HMRC for help with Economic Crime Levy
Only call HMRC for help with Economic Crime Levy if you cannot find an answer using our online services or guidance.
This helpline may ask you some security questions.
Make sure your details and address are up to date in your Economic Crime Levy or you could fail telephone security.
If you have already registered, you will need your Economic Crime Levy registration number. You can find this:
- in your Economic Crime Levy account
- in your HMRC business tax account if you registered online
- on the confirmation email HMRC sent you to confirm your Economic Crime Levy return had been submitted
Telephone: 0300 322 9621
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays .
Last updated 29 April 2024 + show all updates
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Added information about how to contact HMRC for help with Economic Crime Levy.
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Information about checking with your bank to make sure your payment has left your account has been added.
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Information about when to select a payment date using your online bank account has been added to the 'pay online' section.
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Link added to new guidance on how to claim a refund, if you've paid too much.
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Guidance about how to make a payment online has been added.
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