Payment Information
There are many different ways to pay your bill. Choose from the options below and find the one that suits your business best. You'll get all the details you need so you can pay with the minimum of fuss.
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Online banking
Online Banking Payment DetailsDoes your account start with A,C,T or S?Yes No
To pay your British Gas Business bill online enter the following account details manually using your internet banking:
Our bank account details:Sort code: 40-05-30Account number: 02206382
Remember to enter your customer account number as your payment reference. You'll find your customer number displayed on the front of your bill.
To pay your British Gas Business bill online enter the following account details manually using your internet banking:
Our bank account details:Sort code: 40-05-30Account number: 52464055
Remember to enter your customer account number as your payment reference. You'll find your customer number displayed on the front of your bill.
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Direct Debit
Direct Debit Payment DetailsThe benefits of paying by Direct Debit
There are many benefits of paying your account by Direct Debit that your business could be missing out on.
Not only will you have peace of mind that your payments are being made automatically but you will never be subject to any reminders or late payment penalties providing the arrangement remains in place.
It will save you time on administration leaving you more time to do what you do best, run your business.
Variable Direct Debit
A Variable Direct Debit would mean you only pay for the energy that you use. If you provide us with regular reads you won't be subject to estimated invoices and will be confident that you are always up to date with your account.
Fixed amount Direct Debit
A Fixed amount Direct Debit may alternatively suit your business better. This way you can spread your payments across the year releasing some of the pressure on your finances over the winter months, and allowing you to budget based on your regular outgoings.
We calculate your average monthly amount taking into consideration your yearly energy fluctuations, and you chose the date of which your Direct Debit is collected every month to suit your cash flow.
We will also review your payments regularly to keep them up to date with your meter reads avoiding any nasty surprises when the bill is received.
It's guaranteed
You have the reassurance that your Direct Debit is covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee.
- Immediate money back guarantee from your bank in the event of an error.
- Advance notice from ourselves if the date or the amount of your Direct Debit is to change.
- The right to cancel at any time.
You will always be notified in writing 10 days in advance of any changes, keeping you in control of your payments and dates.
If you would like to know more about the benefits or to amend your payment method please call 0845 072 2564 or email us at direct.debit@centrica.com. Your call may be recorded and/or monitored for quality assurance and compliance purposes.
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Debit or Credit Card
Debit or Credit Card Payment Details
We take all major credit/debt cards our exception is American Express. Please be advised that there is a 2% surcharge for a payment made by Credit Card. At the time of processing we will advise you of the total cost of the charge, so that you know what you are paying for. Once payments are made by Debit or Credit Card, we will be able to inform you of the payment being approved immediately.
Please call our team on 0845 072 2564 - BACS
BACS Payment DetailsDoes your account start with A,C,T or S?Yes No
If you wish to pay your British Gas Business bill by BACS (Banking Automated Credit System), you need to confirm this to us in writing.
Please include the following information:
- Your account number - this is shown on the front of your bill
- The account number and sort code of the bank account you will be using to make a payment
- The British Gas Business account details that will receive your payment.These are as follows:
- Your BACs payment should be accompanied by a remit listing all the invoice numbers and amounts that are being paid.
Account Name: British Gas Trading Ltd, Business to Business AccountAccount Number:02206382Sort Code:40-05-30Bank:HSBC Bank PLC
Small & Medium Businesses Remittance AdviceIf you are paying by BACS, please send your remittance advice. Remits must include your customer account number, invoice number, invoice date, and payment amount for each invoice that you are paying.
If you wish to pay your British Gas Business bill by BACS (Banking Automated Credit System), you need to confirm this to us in writing.
Please include the following information:
- Your account number - this is shown on the front of your bill
- The account number and sort code of the bank account you will be using to make a payment
- The British Gas Business account details that will receive your payment.These are as follows:
- Your BACs payment should be accompanied by a remit listing all the invoice numbers and amounts that are being paid.
Account Name: British Gas Trading Ltd, Business to Business AccountAccount Number:52464055Sort Code:40-05-30Bank:HSBC Bank PLC
Small & Medium Businesses Remittance AdviceIf you are paying by BACS, please send your remittance advice. Remits must include your customer account number, invoice number, invoice date, and payment amount for each invoice that you are paying.
- Cash/Cheque
Cash / Cheque Payment DetailsDoes your account start with A,C,T or S?Yes No
Send cheques payable to 'British Gas Business' and payment slip to British Gas Business, PO Box 254, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3WA. Cheques must be crossed, and have your name and customer reference number on the back. We don't accept post-dated cheques, cash or issue receipts.
Remittance AdviceIf you are paying by cheque, please send your remittance advice including: customer reference number, invoice number, invoice date, and payment amount for each invoice
You can post it to:
British Gas Business,
PO Box 254,
Camberley,
Surrey,
GU15 3WASend cheques payable to 'British Gas Business' and payment slip to British Gas Business, Payment Area 60, Camberley, GU95 1AW. Cheques must be crossed, and have your name and customer reference number on the back. We don't accept post-dated cheques, cash or issue receipts.
Remittance AdviceIf you are paying by cheque, please send your remittance advice including: customer reference number, invoice number, invoice date, and payment amount for each invoice
You can post it to:
British Gas Business,
Payment Area 60,
Camberley,
GU95 1AW - Post Office
Post Office Payment Details
Use the payment slip provided and make cheques payable to 'Post Office Limited'. Cheques must be crossed, and have your name and customer reference number on the back. We don't accept post-dated cheques, cash or issue receipts.
Remittance AdviceIf you are paying by cheque, please send your remittance advice including: customer reference number, invoice number, invoice date, and payment amount for each invoice.
You can post it to:
British Gas Business,
Payment Area 60,
Camberley,
GU95 1AW,Fax it to: 0845 070 0026
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