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Maximise your income with this independent online calculator. Find out whether you could be receiving additional income, how to claim anything you might be entitled to, and how your benefits might be affected if you start work. Once you have completed your Better Off calculation, you can also receive personalised advice on how to reduce your expenditure from one of our team. Click “Send to Adviser” to start this conversation.
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We are here to help you with customers frequently asked questions
No jargon or words to sound smart. Just helping you understand your situation and how we can help you resolve your debt quickly, ethically, expertly and efficiently.
View all Customer FAQsResolving your debt
At Bristow & Sutor we act as a bridge between our clients and their customers to help resolve unpaid debt
Our aim today is to help you settle your unpaid debt, avoid any additional costs and the need for further action to be taken. The type of debt we are collecting is detailed in the correspondence you have received from Bristow & Sutor on behalf of our client.
We resolve different types of debt for local authorities and central government which enable the economy and our local communities to function sustainably and effectively.
We resolve the following debts:
Council Tax
Non-Domestic Rates
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Unpaid County Court Judgments
Sundry Debts
Making payment online
Option 1
Debit or Credit Card online
You can pay online right now. Enter your 11-digit Case Reference. Click ‘Look-up Case’. Click ‘Make a single payment’ and choose the ‘Pay by Card’ option.
Option 2
Google Pay
You can make payments quickly and securely using Google Pay. Enter your 11-digit Case Reference. Click ‘Look-up Case’. Click ‘Make a single payment’ and choose Google Pay.
Option 3
Apple Pay
You can make payments quickly and securely using Apple Pay. Enter your 11-digit Case Reference. Click ‘Look-up Case’. Click ‘Make a single payment’ and choose Apple Pay.
Making payment by phone
Debit or Credit Card by phone
If you wish to pay by phone, please call 0330 390 2010 and select the card payment option. Please have your card and 11-digit Case Reference ready. Your 11-digit Case Reference enables you to use this automated payment service 24 hours a day.
Recurring card payment
Setting up a recurring card payment
This is available subject to certain conditions. Please call 0330 390 2010 to speak to one of our contact centre agents, ensuring you quote your name, address, and Bristow & Sutor Reference or your Case Reference with all payments.
Please note, if you are making a part payment, we will not cease action unless we have discussed and agreed a payment plan with you. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact us on 0330 390 2010.