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Other ways I can pay

You can pay your bill in several different ways: by cash, cheque, postal order, debit or credit card, over the phone or online.

Also, don’t forget with My Account you can pay online without having to enter your personal details each time. It’s easy to register and you can also opt for paperless billing.

Set up a Direct Debit

Setting up a Direct Debit is the most convenient way to pay your water bill - and you get a £5 annual discount too. Find out more information about setting up a Direct Debit.

Set up a direct debit online

Automated payments line

Did you know you can check your balance and pay your bill using our automated card payments service using your debit or credit card?

Please call 0845 402 1366 and have your account number ready

Pay by cash

Take your bill or United Utilities Payment Card with you to either:

There are no counter fees for cash payments at Payzone stores or Post Offices.

By cheque

Please make your cheque payable to United Utilities Water PLC and send it with your payment slip to the address shown on your bill. Do not send cash through the post. Please remember to write your customer account number on the back of the cheque (you can find your account number on the top right of your bill).

Pay your bill online

Paying your bill online is the most convenient way to make a payment. Have your account number to hand, together with your debit or credit card details to make a payment.

Use our secure server to pay now

Internet banking

Important note: If you use your own internet banking service, standing order or BACS to pay your bill, you need to take action.

Our banking details have changed to:

NatWest Bank PLC

Sort code: 010917

Account number: 58933956

If you pay your bill using your own internet banking service, standing order or BACS, please take the appropriate action to amend your payment instruction as required.

At your bank

You can pay at your own bank or building society. Just take your bill with you. You can pay by cash or with a cheque made payable to United Utilities Water PLC.

Please be aware that some banks and building societies will charge for this service.

Pay by debit or credit card

There are a number of options if you wish to pay by credit or debit card:

  • phone our automated payments line on 0845 402 1366;
  • pay online;
  • if you're already registered for My Account you can log into your account to make a card payment.

Remember to have your account number to hand when paying by debit or credit card (you can find this on your water bill).