There are several payment options available to pay your rates account.
Pay a rates account
The first instalment due date is 30 September 2025.
Please note that late payments will not be penalised due to this.
To receive your notice electronically please register with My Geelong to avoid potential delays in receiving notices.
Pay online
Make a single rate payment online using Visa or MasterCard (minimum payment amount is $5 Aus).
For the 2025 - 2026 Financial Year, all payments made by credit and debit cards will incur a 0.25 percent charge to enable Council to recover the cost of merchant fees charged by financial institutions.
What you will need
Your rate number is located on the left side of your rates notice above your property address.
Step by step instructions are provided as you go through the payment process.
- At the end you will be given a reference number.
- Receipts for online payments can be sent via email if provided you can print the final screen or note down the details for future reference.
- You can register to receive rates online via email.
More payment options
Direct debit
Find out about our direct debit payment options.
By phone
You can call our automated phone payment service on 1300 858 058 available 24 hours a day.
In person
Pay at any Australia Post Office or visit us at any of our Customer Service Centres.
Rates by email
Sign up to get your rates notice emailed to you. It's great for people going on holidays and managing multiple properties - it saves trees too.
The sign - up is quick and painless - but you'll need a recent rates notice handy to complete it online.
If you don't have rates notice call 03 5272 5272 to set - up over the phone.
Register for rates online
View your rates notice instantly and sign up to pay your rates by direct debit.
Common Questions
When a due date for rate payment falls on the weekend, you can pay on Monday without any penalties.
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