When to pay

If you’ve used the Customs Declaration Service to make a declaration for goods you’ve imported into the UK, you can pay what you owe on them straight away.

If the deadline is on a weekend or bank holiday, make sure your payment reaches HMRC by the end of the previous working day.

If you do not pay by the deadline, you may need to pay a penalty, interest or both.

What you need

You need your 16-character reference number starting with ‘CDSI’. You will have been given this when you made your declaration.

You will get a different reference number for every declaration you make using the Customs Declaration Service.

Make sure you give the full, correct CDSI reference number.

Pay online

You can pay online using one of the following methods:

• approve a payment through your online bank account
• debit or corporate credit card

Pay now

Paying online through your bank account

You can pay by approving a payment through your online bank account by selecting the ‘pay by bank account’ option.

You will be directed to sign in to your online or mobile banking account to approve your payment.

You will need to have your online banking details to hand to pay this way.

Paying by debit or corporate credit card

You can make a full payment online using a debit or corporate credit card. There is a non-refundable fee if you use a corporate credit or debit card. You cannot pay by personal credit card.

Your payment will be accepted on the date you make it and not the date it reaches HMRC’s account (including weekends and bank holidays).

You must make sure the details you enter match those held by your bank or card provider. For example, the billing address should match the one your card is currently registered with.

Pay by bank transfer

If you pay by CHAPS (Clearing House Automated Payment System) or Faster Payments, you can submit your payment on the same or next day.

If you pay by Bacs (Bankers Automated Clearing System), allow 3 working days for the payment to reach HMRC.

We recommend you check your bank’s processing times and maximum transaction limits before you pay.

Account details to use if your account is in the UK

Use the following details to make a payment if your account is in the UK:

• sort code — 08 32 10
• account number — 14077970
• account name — HMRC Customs Duty Schemes

Account details to use if your account is overseas

Use the following details to make a payment if your account is overseas:

• account number (IBAN) — GB16 BARC 2005 1723 3725 45
• Business Identifier Code (BIC) — BARCGB22
• account name — HMRC Customs Duty Schemes

You should make overseas payments in sterling (GBP). Your bank may charge you if you use any other currency.

If needed, you can provide your bank with the following HMRC banking address:

Pay by cheque

Make your cheque payable to ‘HM Revenue and Customs only’ and write your reference number on the back.

You must make sure that your cheque is guaranteed (by individual bank endorsement) or there may be a delay in the clearance of your goods.

Do not fold the cheque or attach it to other papers.

You can include a letter to ask for a receipt.

Send your cheque to:

Get help and more information

Contact the National Clearance Hub if you:

• have problems making a payment
• need help or advice