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Pay your VAT bill
Bank details for online or telephone banking, CHAPS, Bacs
You can pay HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs.
| Sort code | Account number | Account name |
|---|---|---|
| 08 32 00 | 11963155 | HMRC VAT |
Reference number
You’ll need your 9-digit VAT registration number to make a payment.
Find your registration number:
- in your VAT online account
- on your VAT registration certificate
Do not put any spaces between the digits when paying your VAT bill.
Your payment may be delayed if you use the wrong reference number.
How long it takes
Payments made by Faster Payments (online or telephone banking) will usually reach HMRC on the same or next day, including weekends and bank holidays.
CHAPS payments usually reach HMRC the same working day if you pay within your bank’s processing times.
Bacs payments usually take 3 working days.
Check your bank’s transaction limits and processing times before making a payment.
Overseas payments
| Account number (IBAN) | Bank identifier code (BIC) | Account name |
|---|---|---|
| GB36BARC20051773152391 | BARCGB22 | HMRC VAT |
HMRC’s banking address is:
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London
United Kingdom
E14 5HP