Your rates payment options
To pay your rates, simply select your payment option and method of payment.
Choose your payment option:
We provide 3 options for payments:
1: Instalments
To pay by instalments the first payment must be paid by 30 September.
- 30 September
- 30 November
- 28 February
- 31 May
Pay your next instalment online
2: Payment in full
If you pay your rates in full as a lump sum, payment is due by 15 February. If you choose to pay by 15 February you will not receive another notice before the full amount is due. However, you can subscribe for a SMS reminder in February.
3: Direct debit
There are 3 payment options by direct debit:
- 9 direct debits deducted monthly from 1 October to 1 June
- 4 instalments (as noted on your rates notice) 30 September, 30 November, 28 February, 31 May
- 1 payment deducted on 15 February
You can set up a direct debit payment that allows your rates to be debited from your account on the due date. You apply for this by setting up direct debit online.
If you prefer, you can print out and complete the PDF application form (681.22KB) and return it to us via post or via email to rates@bayside.vic.gov.au.
If you already have a direct debit agreement to pay your rates then your direct debit will continue until you advise us that you wish to cancel the service. Do this by emailing us at rates@bayside.vic.gov.au
Payment methods
BPAY
The Rates Biller code for Bayside Council is 7872. Your 8-digit reference number can be located on the bottom of the rates notice.
Use BPay to pay from cheque, savings or credit card accounts. Go online or use phone banking.
Online
Pay your rates securely online by Visa, Mastercard (a surcharge of 0.68% will apply), or AMEX (a surcharge of 0.62% will apply).
By phone
Call 1300 725 338 to pay your rates securely by Visa, Mastercard (a surcharge of 0.68% will apply), or AMEX (a surcharge of 0.62% will apply).
Direct debit
To set up a direct debit payment that allows your rates to be debited from your account on the due date or to make changes to your current direct debit arrangement, set up/change direct debit online.
If you prefer, you can print out and complete the PDF application form (681.22KB) and return it to us via post or via email to enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au.
Credit card payments are not accepted for direct debits. For more direct debit information, please refer to the below service agreement.
Direct debit application form and service agreement (PDF, 681.22KB)
Direct debit arrears
If you have arrears on your account then we can assist you with managing the payment of your rates. Please call us on 9599 4444.
By mail
Cheque or money order only. Please note, Credit card payments by mail are not accepted.
Bayside City Council
PO Box 27
Sandringham VIC 3191
Australia Post
Pay at any Post office. Credit Card payments are not accepted.
In person
Payments accepted at the Bayside City Council Corporate Centre Cashier's Counter are cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS and credit card (Visa, Mastercard surcharge of 0.57%, or AMEX surcharge of 0.62% will apply).
Opening hours are 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday
76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham, 3191.
Require a rates payment arrangement?
Our hardship policy can be applied to ratepayers who are having difficulty paying rates.
If you are unable to meet a required payment on time, you can enter into a payment arrangement to suit your circumstances.
You can also call us on (03) 9599 4444 for assistance.