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Security certified and simple We have a security certified system which is bank protected to protect your payments. Go to Epayments via www.southwark.gov.uk/payforit Select Housing, Rent, Garage and Service Charges from the drop down box. Information you will need For internet and telephone transactions you need: • Your rent account number (this will act as your payment reference number) • Your debit or credit card number • Your three or four digit security code (back of the credit card) • Your address • Your email contact (optional). Proof that you paid your rent online • You can print your receipt after your transaction is completed as proof of payment • Payments normally show on your account the next working day.
6 Other ways to pay your rent Direct debit through your bank Contact your bank about this if you are not in receipt of housing benefit. Standing order Telephone 020 7525 2600 (or contact your Income Officer for a standing order form) or instruct your bank with the following information ready: • • • •
Tenants’ Handbook
The council’s bank details: RBS National Westminster Bank Plc Southwark Branch The council’s bank sort code: 62-22-32 The council’s bank account number: 27540022 (L B Southwark Rent) Your ten digit housing rent account reference number (beginning with 5 or 6).