Class 1A NIC reference checker

Reference checker for electronic payment

The Reference checker for electronic payment below uses Javascript. Your browser is unable to use it because either:

(a) Your browser version does not support Javascript; or
(b) You have Active Scripting disabled on your browser.

Please contact your accounts office for more information.

Step 1 - Enter your PAYE Accounts Office reference number

Step 2 - Choose the year you are paying for

Step 3 - Press the 'Check reference' button to check the format of your Accounts Office reference which will be shown in the result box below. If you need to start again, press on the 'Clear' button

Result

Tax Year the payment is for

PAYE Accounts Office reference number to use for this payment

Please use the reference number in the format shown, with no spaces. If you do not, your payment will take longer to reach your account.

Remember to change or remove the extra 4 numbers when no longer applicable. For example, when you pay your PAYE (not Class 1A NIC) on time all you need is your 13 character Accounts Office Reference.