Set a direct debit for SUMA with WISE

Posted: Wed Nov 1, 2023 1:19pm

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Dear All

I think SUMA has been discussed in the past in the Costa Blanca forum but I could not locate the message I was looking today.

My problem is I have closed my old Bankia account and want to set up a new D/D for SUMA and this is where I need the guidance

I have managed to change all my D/D to the WISE account except for SUMA

Also I pay the amount of €555.00 annually which reading the posts from Torrevieja seems to be very high.

Can someone please explain why such a difference is there in the amounts paid.

Thanks

Veena

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Posted: Wed Nov 1, 2023 1:41pm

jimbo1234

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Posted: Wed Nov 1, 2023 1:41pm

There's a SUMA office in Playa Flamenca

If you call with Passport and old paperwork, they should ensure things are setup correctly.

It's behind Mercadona and beside Hidraqua Office

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Posted: Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:07pm

marcliff

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Posted: Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:07pm

I assume by SUMA you mean the IBI or council tax. SUMA is the name of the company that collects taxes on behalf of the local council.

The rate you pay depends on the size and amenities in your property which includes the land. It is based on the rateable value of the property so if you have a large property with large grounds, swimming pool and so on you will pay more than someone with a small apartment and no outside area. For example, I have a 3 bed property with medium sized front garden and smaller back garden. No swimming pool but a storage shed which adds to the built area. My IBI is just about 250 euro a year. At the end of the block is a 4 bed, 5 roomed house with large outdoor area including bbq type kitchen next to a swimming pool with a garage and his IBI is 750 euro a year.

If you think your bill is too high you should ask neighbours with similar sized properties and amenities how much they pay and, if you are paying a lot more then you could query it with the ayuntamiento.

I've heard of a lot of people using Wise who have had to physically go to the SUMA office and set it up. This will also set up payments for rubbish collection, car tax etc all of which are municipal taxes.

Posted: Thu Nov 2, 2023 8:19pm

Veena

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Posted: Thu Nov 2, 2023 8:19pm

marcliff wrote on Wed Nov 1, 2023 2:07pm:
I assume by SUMA you mean the IBI or council tax. SUMA is the name of the company that collects taxes on behalf of the local council.
The rate you pay depends on the size and amenities in your property which includes the land. It is based on the rateable value of the property so if you have a large property with large grounds, swimming pool and so on you will pay more than someone with a small apartment and no outside area. For...

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... example, I have a 3 bed property with medium sized front garden and smaller back garden. No swimming pool but a storage shed which adds to the built area. My IBI is just about 250 euro a year. At the end of the block is a 4 bed, 5 roomed house with large outdoor area including bbq type kitchen next to a swimming pool with a garage and his IBI is 750 euro a year.
If you think your bill is too high you should ask neighbours with similar sized properties and amenities how much they pay and, if you are paying a lot more then you could query it with the ayuntamiento.
I've heard of a lot of people using Wise who have had to physically go to the SUMA office and set it up. This will also set up payments for rubbish collection, car tax etc all of which are municipal taxes.

Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. This answers my query

I need to pay on line as I am not going to be in spain within the next few weeks. To avoid any penalty I need to pay now and thank you very much for the link

Best wishes

Veena