Paying benefit into your account

We pay Housing Benefit by BACS, straight into your bank or building society account for immediate use.

• BACS is ‘no risk’, safe and convenient
• Your benefit will be in your account on Monday on your current payment frequency
• BACS payments are FREE

If you have not yet provided your bank details, or want your Housing Benefit paid into a different account please download a BACS application form (PDF) and return it to the Benefits Service.

Unfortunately, we are not able to pay into some accounts, such as Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), Post Office Card Accounts and some Savings Accounts. If you are unsure about the account you want to use, please ask your bank or building society.

If you don’t have a bank account, please contact us for a leaflet, or download one here, that may help you to find a suitable bank or building society account.

If you want further information, please contact the Benefits Service.

E-mail:

Benefits@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577552

from 9am to 5.30pm. 

Fax: 01843 577532

or Visit our offices