Learn about your rate payment options, including how to pay, direct debit arrangements, instalment dates and support services if you’re experiencing financial difficulty.
Pay online
Pay in four instalments
Rates are payable in four instalments. Each instalment must be paid by the due date.
If an instalment remains unpaid after the due date, interest may be charged on the overdue amount in accordance with Council policy.
The instalment due dates for 2026/2027 are:
- Wednesday, 30 September 2026
- Monday, 30 November 2026
- Monday, 1 March 2027
- Monday, 31 May 2027
Alternatively, you can prepay your rates in full on 30 September 2026.
Set up regular payments to help manage your rates
We offer a range of flexible options to help you manage your payments in a way that suits your budget and lifestyle:
- Fortnightly, monthly or instalment Direct Debit options;
- The ability to manually set up weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments through your bank.
Spreading your payments across the year can make your rates more manageable and easier to budget for. Just remember to ensure each instalment is paid by the due date.
Pay via direct debit
Complete the Direct Debit form
Other payment options
- BPAY
- By telephone using your credit card, phone 1300 276 468 (BPOINT Biller Code 1933)
- In person at any post office
- Postbillpay on the internet or Postbillpay by phone 13 18 16
- In person at Council offices
- By mail - PO Box 3500 Bendigo DC 3554
- Centrelink Centrepay arrangements