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Decoding the reference number to use to pay HMRC
Decoding the reference number to use to pay HMRC
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Written by Rebecca Russell
Updated over a week ago

As indicated by the government, when making the monthly payment to HMRC you should use your Reference number.

You’ll need to use your 13-character accounts office reference number as the payment reference. You can find this on either:

  • the letter HMRC sent you when you first registered as an employer.

  • the front of your payment booklet or the letter from HMRC that replaced it

Your payment might be delayed if you use the wrong reference number.

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