Ways to pay your rent

You can pay your rent in different ways.

My Account

Use My Account to pay your rent and check your balance. 

The first time you want to check your balance, you will need your rent account reference number.

By direct debit

Set up a direct debit to automatically pay your rent and other charges from your bank account. 

The amount adjusts if your rent changes, and we will tell your bank before the new payment is taken.

Set up a direct debit

By standing order

Arrange with your bank to pay your rent directly to us each month. 

You must pay in advance and tell the bank if your rent changes.

Request to pay by standing order

Online payment

Pay your rent online using your payment card or bank account details and your rent account reference number.

Pay your rent online

Phone app: allpay

Download the allpay app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to make debit card payments. 

You will need your allpay swipe card number to register.

Pay by telephone

Telephone the 24 hour payment line 020 8825 8346 (option 1) and pay using a credit or debit card. 

You will need your 13 digit rent reference number to make your payment.

At a post office

Use your swipe card to pay with cash or a with debit card. You will get a receipt.

Pay at any PayPoint outlet

Pay your rent at any PayPoint outlet

Using your Ealing salary

If you work for the council, you can arrange to have your rent to be taken straight from your monthly salary. Contact your rent officer.

Missing payment

If you have a question about a missing payment, contact us with the date, amount, and method of the payment. You may need to provide a receipt.

Query a rent payment

Struggling to pay your rent

Contact us immediately to discuss your options. We can help you set up a repayment plan or give guidance on debt and benefits advice.

Read more about problems paying rent

Collecting rent arrears

We can also collect your rent and arrears directly from your Universal Credit. 

Request deductions from Universal Credit