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How to Pay Corporation Tax to HMRC: Bank Details and Reference (2026)
Bank details, reference format, payment methods and deadline for Corporation Tax, taken from GOV.UK.
Official sources only · Links checked 23 September 2026 · Last updated 23 September 2026
Quick answer
Pay Corporation Tax to HMRC Cumbernauld (sort code 08 32 10, account 12001039) or HMRC Shipley (08 32 10, account 12001020), whichever HMRC’s notice shows. Use the 17-character payment reference for that accounting period — it changes every period. Check GOV.UK and the company’s HMRC letter first.
What are HMRC’s bank details for Corporation Tax?
HMRC bank details and payment references change. Always check the details on GOV.UK and on your or your client’s HMRC letter or online account before paying. Remindoo is not responsible for payments made using these details.
HMRC will never ask you to pay into a personal account. If a letter, email or text gives different details, check GOV.UK before paying.
HMRC Cumbernauld
- Sort code
- 08 32 10
- Account number
- 12001039
- Account name
- HMRC Cumbernauld
HMRC Shipley
- Sort code
- 08 32 10
- Account number
- 12001020
- Account name
- HMRC Shipley
Payment reference
17-character Corporation Tax payment reference for the accounting period
The reference changes with every accounting period. If you saved HMRC as a payee, update the reference each time — your bank will reuse the last one. HMRC’s notice to deliver or reminder shows which account to use; if unsure, GOV.UK says use HMRC Cumbernauld.
Paying from an overseas bank account
Pay in sterling. Your bank may charge for other currencies.
HMRC Cumbernauld (overseas)
- IBAN
- GB62 BARC 2011 4770 2976 90
- BIC
- BARCGB22
- Account name
- HMRC Cumbernauld
HMRC Shipley (overseas)
- IBAN
- GB03 BARC 2011 4783 9776 92
- BIC
- BARCGB22
- Account name
- HMRC Shipley
Source: GOV.UK Last checked: 23 September 2026
How can you pay Corporation Tax?
- Approve a payment through your online bank account
- Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs bank transfer
- Direct Debit
- Debit or corporate credit card online (fee for corporate cards)
- Group payment arrangement for groups of companies
How long does a payment take to reach HMRC?
Faster Payments usually reach HMRC the same or next day, including weekends and bank holidays. CHAPS usually arrives the same working day if paid within your bank’s cut-off. Bacs usually takes 3 working days. Check your bank’s limits and cut-off times before paying close to the deadline.
When is Corporation Tax due?
Usually 9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period (large companies pay in instalments). The CT600 is due 12 months after the period end.
What happens if you use the wrong reference?
HMRC says a payment with the wrong reference may be delayed or used to pay a different tax bill you owe. If that happens, contact HMRC through the relevant GOV.UK contact page and ask for the payment to be moved.
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Send these instructions to every client from Remindoo
Save this once as an email template. The tokens in curly brackets fill in from each client record. Token names below are examples — use the tokens set up in your account.
Subject: Your Corporation Tax payment details — due {{deadline}}
Dear {{client_first_name}},
Your Corporation Tax payment of {{amount}} is due by {{deadline}}.
Pay HMRC by bank transfer:
HMRC Cumbernauld · sort code 08 32 10 · account 12001039
or HMRC Shipley · sort code 08 32 10 · account 12001020
Reference: {{hmrc_reference}}
Please check these details against your HMRC letter or online account before paying. HMRC will never ask you to pay into a personal account.
Kind regards,
{{staff_name}}
{{firm_name}}Keep all of this inside your practice management software
Store each client’s UTR, VAT number, PAYE reference, Accounts Office reference and Corporation Tax payment reference in custom fields on the client record. Create one payment instructions email template with tokens that fill in each client’s own reference, then send it to one client or in bulk before each deadline. Set automated reminders and recurring tasks for every payment date, and pull filing deadlines with Companies House sync. Remindoo doesn’t submit filings, take payments or connect to HMRC — it keeps the references and the reminders in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
What reference do I use to pay Corporation Tax?
Use the 17-character Corporation Tax payment reference for the accounting period you are paying. It is on the notice to deliver a return, HMRC reminders and the company’s business tax account. It is different from the 10-digit UTR used on the CT600.
Why does my Corporation Tax payment reference change each year?
HMRC gives each accounting period its own payment reference so payments are matched to the right period. If you pay by bank transfer and saved HMRC as a payee, your bank will keep the old reference, so update it every time or the payment may land against the wrong period.
How long does a payment take to reach HMRC?
Faster Payments usually reach HMRC the same or next day, including weekends and bank holidays. CHAPS usually arrives the same working day if paid within your bank’s cut-off. Bacs usually takes 3 working days.
What happens if I pay HMRC with the wrong reference?
HMRC says a payment with the wrong reference may be delayed or used to pay a different tax bill you owe. If that happens, contact HMRC through the relevant GOV.UK contact page and ask for the payment to be moved.
Can I pay HMRC by credit card?
HMRC accepts debit cards and corporate credit cards online. There is a non-refundable fee for corporate cards, and GOV.UK says personal credit cards are not accepted.
When is Corporation Tax due?
Usually 9 months and 1 day after the end of the accounting period (large companies pay in instalments). The CT600 is due 12 months after the period end.
How can I send these payment instructions to every client?
Store each client’s reference in a custom field, then create one email template that uses tokens to insert the client’s name and reference. Send it individually or in bulk before the deadline, and pair it with an automated reminder in Remindoo.
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Last updated 23 September 2026. General guidance, not regulatory advice. Always follow the official GOV.UK page.
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Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar ACA FCCA FMAAT, Chartered Accountant with 18+ years in practice. Founder and MD of Accotax, an ICAEW, ACCA and AAT regulated London practice that has served over 5,000 clients, and founder of Remindoo. Guidance is general; check current GOV.UK and professional body guidance for your firm.
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