Find your VAT registration number
To pay a VAT bill, you normally need your 9-digit VAT registration number without spaces. You can usually find it on your VAT registration certificate or in your VAT online account.
HMRC VAT Payment Guide
Pay Your VAT Bill Online
Guidance on VAT payment references, deadlines and paying HMRC online.
VAT registration number
VAT deadline
Direct Debit
GOV.UK guidance
How to Pay Your VAT Bill
To pay HMRC, you normally need your 9-digit VAT registration number without spaces. Always check your VAT return deadline, payment reference and payment method before sending money to HMRC.
Before You Pay VAT
Complete these checks before making your VAT payment.
Check your VAT payment deadline
You must pay your VAT bill by the deadline shown on your VAT return. Different deadlines may apply if you use the Annual Accounting Scheme or VAT payments on account.
Pay using the correct method
Choose a payment method that gives enough time for your payment to reach HMRC. Keep proof of payment and check that your VAT number has been entered correctly.
Pay VAT Online
Use the official HMRC online payment service to pay your VAT bill. Make sure you have your correct VAT registration number before continuing.
Important:
Use your 9-digit VAT registration number without spaces as the payment reference
when paying your VAT bill. For VAT penalties or surcharges, HMRC may require a
different reference.
Payment Instructions Step by Step
The exact screens may change on HMRC’s website, but the general process is usually as follows.
- Open the official HMRC VAT payment page.
- Choose the VAT payment option that applies to your bill.
- Select your preferred payment method, such as bank payment, debit card or corporate credit card.
- Enter your 9-digit VAT registration number without spaces when asked for the payment reference.
- Enter the amount you want to pay.
- Check the payment details carefully before continuing.
- Enter your card or bank payment details.
- Submit the payment and save the confirmation for your records.
Important Payment Reminder
Gondal Accountancy does not collect HMRC tax payments on behalf of HMRC through this page. Always make sure you are paying HMRC using the correct official payment method and reference. If you are unsure, contact us before making the payment.
Need Help Finding Your VAT Registration Number?
If you cannot find your VAT registration number, call us on 0121 439 9760 . If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant for support before making the payment.
Contact Gondal AccountancyVAT Payment FAQs
Common questions before paying VAT to HMRC.
To pay a VAT bill, you normally need your 9-digit VAT registration number without spaces. This helps HMRC allocate your payment to the correct VAT account.
You can usually find your VAT registration number on your VAT registration certificate or in your VAT online account.
You must pay your VAT bill by the deadline shown on your VAT return. Different deadlines may apply if you use the Annual Accounting Scheme or VAT payments on account.
Yes. HMRC allows VAT payments by Direct Debit. Once set up and after you submit your VAT return, HMRC normally collects the payment automatically 3 working days after the payment deadline on your VAT return.
HMRC may delay allocating the payment to your VAT account. This can lead to reminders, penalties, interest or payment queries even if the payment has already been sent.
No. If you are paying a VAT surcharge or penalty, HMRC may ask you to use a 14-character reference number starting with X. This is usually shown on the letter HMRC sends about the surcharge or penalty.
Yes. If you are our client, please contact your dedicated accountant and we can help you check your VAT registration number, amount due and payment deadline before you make the payment to HMRC.
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If you are having difficulty making a payment or are unsure which reference to use, speak to our team before paying HMRC.
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