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How to Pay VAT to HMRC: Bank Details and Reference (2026)
Bank details, reference format, payment methods and deadline for VAT, taken from GOV.UK.
Official sources only · Links checked 23 September 2026 · Last updated 23 September 2026
Quick answer
Pay VAT by bank transfer to HMRC VAT, sort code 08 32 00, account number 11963155. From overseas, use IBAN GB36 BARC 2005 1773 1523 91 and BIC BARCGB22. The reference is the 9-digit VAT registration number with no spaces. Check GOV.UK before paying.
What are HMRC’s bank details for VAT?
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 VAT
- Sort code
- 08 32 00
- Account number
- 11963155
- Account name
- HMRC VAT
Payment reference
9-digit VAT registration number, no spaces
Example: 123456789
Do not add letters or the GB prefix.
Paying from an overseas bank account
Pay in sterling. Your bank may charge for other currencies.
HMRC VAT (overseas, CHAPS)
- IBAN
- GB36 BARC 2005 1773 1523 91
- BIC
- BARCGB22
- Account name
- HMRC VAT
Source: GOV.UK Last checked: 23 September 2026
How can you pay VAT?
- Direct Debit (allow time for it to be set up before the first payment)
- Approve a payment through your online bank account
- Faster Payments, CHAPS or Bacs bank transfer
- Debit or corporate credit card online (fee for corporate cards)
- Standing order under the Annual Accounting or Payments on Account schemes
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 VAT due?
Normally 1 calendar month and 7 days after the end of the VAT period, for both the return and the payment.
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 VAT payment details — due {{deadline}}
Dear {{client_first_name}},
Your VAT payment of {{amount}} is due by {{deadline}}.
Pay HMRC by bank transfer:
HMRC VAT · sort code 08 32 00 · account 11963155
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.
See the Remindoo how-to guides and getting started.
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Frequently asked questions
What are HMRC’s VAT bank details?
UK account: HMRC VAT, sort code 08 32 00, account number 11963155. Overseas: IBAN GB36 BARC 2005 1773 1523 91, BIC BARCGB22, account name HMRC VAT, paid in sterling by CHAPS. Use the 9-digit VAT number as the reference and check GOV.UK before paying.
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 VAT due?
Normally 1 calendar month and 7 days after the end of the VAT period, for both the return and the payment.
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.
Why recording every task matters in an accountancy practice
Accounting firms run on deadlines: VAT returns, payroll, confirmation statements, accounts and Self Assessment. Recording every job as a task, with an owner and a date, is the simplest way to make sure nothing is missed.
Avoid penalties
HMRC and Companies House charge penalties for late filing. A task for every deadline, with an internal date before it, gives the team a buffer.
Nothing depends on memory
Recorded tasks mean work continues when someone is off sick, on leave or has left the firm.
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Visibility for managers
Filters by owner, status and deadline show at a glance what is late, what is due and who needs help.
Practical tips from UK practice
- Set an internal deadline two to four weeks before every statutory deadline.
- Use recurring tasks for repeat work such as VAT, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Break larger jobs into subtasks, including a review step.
- Comment on the task instead of by email, so the history stays with the work.
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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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