Pay your rates via direct debit | Hamilton City Council

Step 1: You

Things you need to know

If more than one signature is required for your account authorisation you will need to fill out a hard copy form.

Direct debit authority form

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If only one signature is required for your account authorisation you can set up a direct debit using the online form below.

Terms and conditions

Please make sure you review the terms and conditions below.

Direct debit terms and conditions

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STEP 2: You

Submit your direct debit request

By post

Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240

By email

Scan and send to rates@hcc.govt.nz.

If only one signature is required for your account, complete the form below

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Property details

Property address

Rates number

Ratepayer name(s)

Your name (optional)

Phone number

Email

Account name (bank account holder)

Bank name

Account number

Preferred start date

I confirm I am the account holder and/or have authority to operate on this account

I authorise the bank to debit my account with the amounts of direct debits from the initiator in accordance with this authority

I have read and agree this authority is subject to the banks terms and conditions that relate to my account, and the terms and conditions notified by the council

I would like to receive my rates invoices by email

Step 3: Council

What to expect

Our team will reach out and confirm your payment details a month in advance of first payment

This will be reflected on your rates invoice.

Did you know you can also get your rates notice by email?