HMRC is advocating the use of electronic payments as it deems them to be safer, quicker and more cost effective.
Customers have been reminded that they can use the following methods to pay HMRC electronically: Direct Debit; online or telephone banking – including Faster Payments, Bacs and CHAPS; and Direct/Corporate Credit card online.
For employers who already pay electronically, HMRC has encouraged them to review the reference information they have provided to their bank to ensure it is up to date.
Find out more about paying HMRC electronically here.