Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the easiest way to pay your bill. All you have to do is complete one form and the bank will pay your bill when it is due. You can pay by Direct Debit for
Contact us for a Direct Debit form.
Internet
You can now pay most council bills on-line with a debit or credit card, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Telephone
You can pay your bill by credit or debit card 24 hours a day by phoning our freephone automated bill payment hotline number 01942 489006. Have your card and reference number ready when you call. Payments cannot be made with American Express cards.
Post
Please make cheques payable to Wigan Council and post to Wigan Council, PO BOX 100, Wigan. WN1 3DS
Cheques should be crossed 'A/C Payee' and please write your account number and the type of bill you are paying on the back of the cheque. If you need a receipt you must enclose your bill and a stamped addressed envelope. We cannot accept cheques that are post-dated.
Post Office and Paypoint
You can pay most council bills at any Post Office or Paypoint outlet. You will need a bill with a barcode on it to pay. If you already have one of these simply take it along and make the payment.
Chip and Pin
You can also pay most council bills with a debit or credit card using Chip and Pin machines at Wigan Life Centre. From 2 April 2012 you will also be able to pay using Chip and Pin at Leigh Life Centre. Other Life Centres will also get Chip and Pin machines soon.
