Make a Payment

Options for payments

Currently there are a number of options available to you if you want to make a payment to SARS:

Payments via eFiling

When making a payment to SARS, eFiling will send a payment request to the taxpayer’s bank which will reflect the amount that needs to be paid on the relevant bank product.  The taxpayer then authorises this request on the relevant bank product. This forms an instruction to the bank to make the payment to SARS.   Credit Push payments are considered to be irrevocable and can only be made if the account holder has the necessary funds. A Credit Push transaction can be cancelled only before it is approved. Find out more here. 

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Payment may be made via the internet banking facilities by simply using the standard drop-down listing of pre-loaded beneficiary IDs provided by the bank. All SARS beneficiary IDs are prefixed with the naming convention “SARS- ”. All internet payments must be correctly referenced to ensure that SARS is able to identify your payment and correctly allocate it to your account. You will not be able to make a payment if your reference is incorrect. 

Payments via SARS MobiApp  

Payment is made via your Statement of Account or your Notice of Assessment (ITA34). The principle of making a payment to SARS is the same on both accounts however note the following:

• When making a payment from your Statement of Account (SOA) you may pay an amount determined by you to SARS.
• When making a payment from your Notice of Assessment (ITA34) you must pay the full amount due by you to SARS.

Top tip: Remember to consult the result icons displayed on your device to establish the status of the payment. 

Foreign Payments

Please note: This payment method should only be used by foreign taxpayers who does not have a South African Bank account. Payments can be made electronically into SARS’ bank account using the standard SWIFT 103 message and the Beneficiary ID/Account Number “SARS-FOR-999”. Only FNB supports this method.

For further payment details, please refer to the SARS Payments Rules – External Guide.