Council Tax Charge on Your Bank Statement

Council Tax is listed in the Government category. Charges from Council Tax may appear on bank statements under the descriptors shown on this page. Council Tax is the local authority charge that funds services such as bins, roads and social care. It is usually paid in 10 or 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit, and the descriptor will show your local council's name rather than the words Council Tax.

What Is Council Tax?

Council Tax is the local authority charge that funds services such as bins, roads and social care. It is usually paid in 10 or 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit, and the descriptor will show your local council's name rather than the words Council Tax. The amount depends on your property's band and your local authority.

Category: Government

How Does Council Tax Appear on Your Bank Statement?

This company may appear on your bank statement under one of these transaction descriptors:

If you see any of these codes on your statement, click the link above to find out more about that specific charge.

How Do I Cancel a Council Tax Charge?

  1. Check your account: Log in to your Council Tax account and review your active subscriptions and recent transactions. You may have forgotten about a trial or annual renewal.
  2. Contact the merchant: Reach out to Council Tax customer support about the charge. Keep a written record of all communication.
  3. Contact your bank: If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Council Tax Charges

What is Council Tax on my bank statement?

Council Tax is listed in the Government category. Council Tax is the local authority charge that funds services such as bins, roads and social care. It is usually paid in 10 or 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit, and the descriptor will show your local council's name rather than the words Council Tax. The amount depends on your property's band and your local authority. It may appear on your bank statement under a shortened descriptor rather than its full name.

How do I cancel Council Tax?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Council Tax account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Council Tax directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Why does Council Tax appear on my statement with a different name?

Banks display a short "transaction descriptor" set by the merchant's payment processor, not the company's full trading name. This is why Council Tax may appear as an abbreviation or code. The descriptor is usually the company's registered payment name, which can differ from the brand name you recognise.

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