Pay Brisbane City Council Rates

Use any payment method and pay $0 processing fees when you scan the Sniip QR Code.

Earn full credit card reward points when you scan the BPAY Code and Reference Number on your Brisbane City Council Rates bill.

Fees for payments via BPAY
$0 fees for bank accounts
0.65% fees for debit cards
1.29% fees for American Express
1.50% fees for VISA, Mastercard and Diners

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Easy Council Payments

Pay your rates, fines, infringement notices and other Council bills through the Sniip app with any payment method.

Brisbane-based technology firm, Sniip, has partnered with Brisbane City Council and emerged as the preferred solution for Queenslanders seeking an easy way to pay their Brisbane City Council bills.

With the Sniip app, you enjoy the flexibility to use any payment method, while earning uncapped credit card points with each Brisbane City Council transaction. You can opt to scan the Sniip QR Code on your bill, or scan the BPAY Code and Reference Number.

Say goodbye to the hassle of entering lengthy numbers or worrying about errors during your Brisbane City Council payment process. Alternatively, if you receive your bills from Brisbane City Council via email, effortlessly share the PDF directly into the Sniip app, ready to pay within seconds.

There’s no better (and easier) way to settle your Brisbane City Council bill than with Sniip. Trusted by over 100,000 Australians and expanding daily.

What is Brisbane City Council?

Brisbane City Council, established in 1925, is the governing body overseeing the development and services in Brisbane, Queensland. Led by a Lord Mayor and elected councillors, the Council manages urban planning, waste, public transport, and cultural initiatives, working to enhance residents’ quality of life. 

Since 2015, Sniip has been a proud partner of Brisbane City Council, unlocking hassle-free bill payments for Queenslanders. This partnership signifies a commitment to enhancing the payment experience for Brisbane residents. With Sniip’s user-friendly app, individuals can easily settle their bills without the usual hassles associated with traditional bill-payment methods.

Sniip offers a flexible and rewarding way to pay your Brisbane City Council Bills. Choose any payment method, and earn uncapped membership points when you pay with rewards based credit cards by scanning the BPAY Code and Reference Number on your bill. Or, simply scan the Sniip QR Code to pay your bill*.

*Please note, when scanning the Sniip QR Code, your biller will be paid directly and you may not earn uncapped credit card points when paying with a rewards based credit card.

Brisbane City Council Rates

How to pay Brisbane City Council

Paying your Brisbane City Council bill has never been easier!

Simply download the Sniip app and scan the BPAY Code and Reference Number or the Sniip QR Code on your paper-copy bill; share your bill PDF from your email to the Sniip app; or have your bills automatically imported from your email inbox into the Sniip app, ready for you to pay!

1. Scan the BPAY Code & Reference Number

  1. Open the Sniip app and tap the ‘+’ button in the top right corner
  2. Tap ‘Scan any bill’
  3. Scan the BPAY Code and Reference Number on your bill
  4. Tap the ‘Add bill’ button
  5. Choose to pay your bill now, or schedule it to be paid at a future date
  6. Select your payment method and confirm the payment
  7. All done! 

2. Scan the Sniip QR Code

  1. Open the Sniip app and tap the ‘+’ button in the top right corner
  2. Tap ‘Scan any bill’
  3. Scan the Sniip QR Code on your bill

    *Please note, when scanning the Sniip QR Code, your biller will be paid directly and you may not earn uncapped credit card points when paying with a rewards based credit card.

  4. Tap the ‘Add bill’ button
  5. Choose to pay your bill now, or schedule it to be paid at a future date
  6. Select your payment method and confirm the payment
  7. All done! 

3. Upload your bill (PDF) from your email

  1. Open your email and select the PDF bill attachment
  2. Tap the upload icon (box with arrow) at the top of the screen
  3. Select the ‘Sniip’ app
    If you cannot locate this in your apps option, scroll across left until you see the ‘More’ button. Select this, and scroll down until you can see the Sniip app.
  4. Tap ‘Import bill’, and allow a few minutes for the bill to be read within the app
  5. You’ll receive a notification when your bill has uploaded and is ready to be paid or scheduled.

4. Set up 'Auto Import from Email'

  1. Open the Sniip app 
  2. Tap the menu in the top left corner.
  3. Select ‘Import from email’.
  4. From here, choose your email provider and enter the email address you’d like your bills imported from.
  5. Tap ‘Continue’ and follow the prompts to connect your email address.
  6. All done! The next time you receive a bill attachment in your emails, it’ll be automatically uploaded to the Sniip app, ready for you to pay or schedule. You’ll receive a notification when a new bill arrives 😊

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Brisbane City Council

What is the Brisbane City Council phone number?

The Brisbane City Council's Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 07 3403 8888.

The council aims to answer calls within 60 seconds. This line is the preferred contact method for urgent issues, such as traffic light problems, lost animals, dangerous dogs, lost property, and public safety concerns.

How do I contact Brisbane City Council?

You can get in touch with the Brisbane City Council a number of ways.

  • Phone call: The Brisbane City Council's Contact Centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 07 3403 8888. The council aims to answer calls within 60 seconds. This line is the preferred contact method for urgent issues, such as traffic light problems, lost animals, dangerous dogs, lost property, and public safety concerns.

  • Email: For any general inquiries, general complaints, or feedback, you can email the Brisbane City Council, here. If you request a Council service, they will provide you with a reference number and request details within 3-5 days. In the case of complex requests or those requiring investigation, your email will be forwarded to the pertinent business area, and they will aim to provide you with a written response within 30 days.

  • Visit in-person: The Customer Centres of the Brisbane City Council offer information and guidance on various topics, including licences, permits, rate inquiries, account payments, animal registrations, compliance, local laws, and development applications. Opening hours can be found, here.
  • SMS/MMS: You can use your mobile device to report any issues that require attention in your street, local park, or neighbourhood to the Brisbane City Council. Capture a photo and send the problem details, including the location and your name, to 0429 2 FIX IT (0429 234 948). The council aims to acknowledge your message and provide a reference number within two working days.
  • Email or post: You can mail your letter to:

    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane Qld 4001

The Brisbane City Council aim to provide a full response to your letter within 20 working days.

How can I make a complaint to the council?

You are able to lodge a complaint to the Brisbane City Council online, here. Alternatively, you can call the Brisbane City Council office on 07 3403 8888. You can learn more about the complaints process, here.

Pay Brisbane City Council

How do I pay the Brisbane City Council?

Great question! There are four easy ways you can pay rates to Brisbane City Council through the Sniip app. To learn how to complete your rates payment, click here.

The Sniip mobile app is a trusted partner of Brisbane City Council, and is the preferred bill-payment platform for over 100,000 Australians. Sniip is free to download and use. Use any payment method and simply pay one processing fee per transaction. 

What’s the easiest way to process my rates payment?

You have multiple, convenient options for settling your rates with Brisbane City Council through the Sniip app. 

To pay rates to Brisbane City Council:

  • If you receive a physical copy of your rates, simply use the Sniip mobile app to effortlessly scan the Sniip QR Code or BPAY details. The app will then digitise your rate details, facilitating a quick and convenient payment using any preferred method. 
  • Alternatively, for those receiving BCC rates via email, simply share the bill PDF with the Sniip app for an easy payment process with your preferred method.

As a trusted partner of the Council, Sniip serves as the preferred bill-payment platform for over 100,000 Australians. The app is free to download and use, allowing you to utilise any payment method while incurring just one processing fee per transaction. 

To process your rates payment, click here.

General

How do I access my rates notice?

You can receive your Brisbane City Council Rates via post, or via email. To sign up for email delivery, please complete the rates notice by email online registration form.

Are there any Council jobs in Brisbane?

To search for new job opportunities with the Brisbane City Council, you can access their Job Opportunities webpage here.

What are the Brisbane City Council fees and charges?

The Brisbane City Council has a range of fees and charges, including rates, permit renewals, fines, infringement notices, and other bills. Rates are issued on a quarterly basis. 

You can find out how your Brisbane Council rates are calculated, here

What suburbs are covered by Brisbane City Council?

The Brisbane City Council covers a wide range of suburbs in the region. You can search the list of suburbs covered by the Brisbane City Council, here.

Is there a Brisbane Council Rates Calculator?

There sure is! You can find out how your Brisbane Council rates are calculated, here.

What are the council rates in Brisbane?

“Brisbane’s lowest residential rate will be $847.12 in 2023-24”, highlighted in this article

The calculation of general rates relies on land valuations and rating categories. Additional fees such as levies and waste utility charges may also be reflected on your rate account.

You can read more about how council rates in Brisbane are calculated, here.

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Read about Sniip’s long-term partnership with Brisbane City Council below

Brisbane City Council gets Sniip!

The Brisbane City Council (BCC) has entered into an agreement with mobile payment technology company Sniip to streamline its billing processes with rates notices about to be issued across the city.

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sniip, Damien Vasta, said the company was excited about the new partnership with BCC which would provide a central, secure and organised way for customers to receive, view and pay bills in the mobile world.

“Brisbane City has over 450,000 homeowners and this technology allows for the best possible customer experience for its residents,’’ Mr Vasta said.

Mr Vasta said Sniip had developed a speedy and safe method for making a payment – either by scanning the circular QR code on the bill or by electing to receive a bill electronically into the Sniip app.

“Using the Sniip app on your smart phone is more secure than carrying your wallet – no-one can view your card details or make a purchase without entering your 4-digit pin.”

“Sniip provides instant payment methods as well as calendar reminders, which means people are less likely to be hit with late payment fees,’’ he said.

He said BCC welcomed Sniip for its innovation, convenience and because the world-class technology had been developed in Queensland.

“Brisbane City Council has shown its willingness to embrace innovative, home-grown proposals designed to make living in Brisbane a better experience,’’ Mr Vasta said.

“We are looking forward to working with BCC in streamlining the bill paying process for its customers.

Sniip is also working with other tiers of government and utilities companies to roll out the technology.

“We think that the BCC has cleared the path for other billers to offer Sniip as the most convenient payment option to their customers, especially those based in Queensland,” said Mr Vasta.

He said Sniip offered substantial benefits to billers including cost savings over incumbent payment methods, quicker payments and conversion to paperless bills.

“Consumers can scan and pay their bills within seconds using Sniip’s trademarked circular QR code, eliminating the need to enter a long account number or bank details or waste time paying over the phone.

“Mobile phone payments are becoming a hugely popular method of making payments to billing organisations.

“Once you’ve downloaded Sniip and created an account, you can pay a bill in seconds.”

The BCC agreement is the latest coup for Sniip which recently successfully raised $3 million in a private placement to roll out its mobile bill payment technology across Australia.

The $3 million raising managed by Integra Advisory Partners Pty Ltd has introduced a number of successful high net worth and family office investors to the register which already includes the founding CEO and CFO of Virgin Blue Brett Godfrey and Manny Gill as major shareholders along with Sniip CEO Mr Vasta.

Sniip is also pleased to announce rugby league legend Darren Lockyer as a Sniip brand ambassador and new shareholder.