Closure of legacy bank accounts

22 September 2025

As part of the council’s work to align and harmonise services, all bank accounts related to legacy councils have now been closed.

From today (22 September), payments to these accounts will not be accepted and will be bounced back to the originating account. The amount due will remain outstanding.

For reference, the legacy councils and their bank are below:

• Corby Borough Council - NatWest
• Kettering Borough Council - HSBC
• East Northamptonshire Council - Barclays
• Borough Council of Wellingborough - Lloyds

North Northamptonshire Council’s bank account is with Barclays.

Residents are advised to make alternative arrangement to ensure your payment reaches North Northamptonshire Council.

A variety of payment options are available across North Northamptonshire:

• Set up of Direct Debit (where applicable) in all contact centres
• Online via our Make a Payment web pages
• Self-serve computers in customer service centres to enable online payments
• Chip & pin terminals for card payments, in all contact centres
• 24-hour automated payment line via 0300 126 3000
• Using Allpay cards for tenancy payments

For more information, see your specific bill or invoice.