Direct debit
Overview
Note
Revenue is modernising its direct debit system. For additional information, please see 'Direct debit modernisation'.
You can pay your current tax by direct debit for:
The direct debit facility is a self managed process for customers and agents. You can set up a variable direct debit for VAT and Employers' Income Tax. You can set up a fixed amount direct debit for LPT and preliminary Income Tax. You will need to set up a seperate direct debit for each tax.
The Direct Debit Unit for Revenue is located in the Collector-General’s Division.
A direct debit can only be set up on a current account in a:
- bank (including a foreign bank)
- or
- credit union.
The bank or credit union account must be Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) compliant.
Revenue does not charge an administration fee for paying by direct debit. Your bank may apply additional charges.
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