How to pay GST Challan Payment Online in India?

1. Pay Online (NetBanking) Recommended Time: ~4 mins

GST Challan can be paid through Online payment from where you are using NetBanking. Need your personal or corporate account to be enabled for Net Banking. If needed check with your Bank to enable.

1	Access the GST portal. Login to www.gst.gov.in with valid username and password
2	Click the Services --> Payments --> Create Challan option --> Enter details and select Payment mode. ( If the Challan is already created -->Select the Services --> Payments --> saved Challan. )
3	Select Payment mode --> Choose E-Payment or NEFT/RTGS or Over the counter.
4	GST Payment Through E-Payment.
5	Click the Generate Challan button once all the details have entered.
6	Select the Mode of E-Payment as Net Banking. Select the Bank through which you want to make the payment. Select the checkbox for Terms and Conditions apply. Click the Make Payment button. ( Please login the net banking through your bank credential after that make the payment )
7	Once the payment is made, the payment status is shown as paid. You can download the Challan for future reference. (The payment receipt is displayed on Services -> Payment ->Challan History.)

2. Pay Online (NEFT / RTGS)

GST Challan can be paid through NEFT or RTGS through Internet Banking or Mobile Banking without visiting Bank. If needed check with your Bank to enable.

1	Access the GST portal. Login to www.gst.gov.in with valid username and password
2	Go to Services --> Payments --> Challan History
3	Click on relevant Challan Number (CPIN) and download the Challan
4	The beneficiary details (Account No and IFSC Code) as in Challan should be added in your bank as Beneficiary.
5	Once the beneficiary is added, transfer the challan amount (using NEFT / RTGS) to the added beneficiary
6	The amount paid will be reflected in GST Site in 2-3 working hours
7	Once the payment is made, the payment status is shown as paid. You can download the Challan for future reference. (The payment receipt is displayed on Services -> Payment ->Challan History.)

3. Pay thru a Bank Branch

GST Payment through Over the Counter

In the Payment Modes option, select the Over the Counter as payment mode.
Select the Name of Bank where cash or instrument is proposed to be deposited.
Select the type of instrument as Cash/ Cheque/ Demand Draft.
Click the Generate Challan button.
The Challan is generated.
Take a printout of the Challan and visit the selected Bank.
Pay using Cash/ Cheque/ Demand Draft within the Challan’s validity period.
Pay using Cash/ Cheque/ Demand Draft within the Challan’s validity period.

GST Payment through NEFT/RTGS Over the Counter

In the Payment Modes option, select the NEFT/RTGS as payment mode.
In the Remitting Bank drop-down list, select the name of the remitting bank.
Click the Generate Challan button.
Take a printout of the Challan and visit the selected Bank. Mandate form will be generated simultaneously.
Pay using Cheque through your account with the selected Bank/ Branch. You can also pay using the account transfer facility.
The transaction will be processed by the Bank and RBI shall confirm the same within 2 hours.
The payment will be updated in the Electronic Cash Ledger in respective minor/major heads.

GST Payment FAQs

1.Who must pay the GST liability?

Every registered taxpayer whose output tax liability is greater than the input tax credit must pay the tax liability.

2.How many types of challans are prescribed for various taxes (CGST, SGST & IGST) under GST regime?

There is a single challan prescribed for all taxes, fees, interest, penalty and other payments under GST regime.

3.Can I make a GST payment through a physical challan?

No, physicals challans will not be accepted for the payment of GST. Payments can be made only through the challans generated in gst.gov.in

4.What are the modes of paying GST liability?

GST liability can be made through the following ways,

Net Banking (e-Banking)
NEFT / RTGS
Over the Counter at a Bank Branch

5.What is the due date for payment of tax?

Any registered person under GST who is required to file the returns under GST has to pay the tax before filing GSTR 3B i.e., 20^th of every month.

6.Can a challan be edited or modified before making payment?

Yes, any new or saved challan can be edited or modified before it is generated.

7.How the taxpayer can claim the amount paid in excess of the tax liability?

Yes, the taxpayer has to file a refund application for the excess amount. A taxpayer can also choose to let the funds remain in Electronic cash ledger and these can be utilized to discharge the liabilities of subsequent tax periods.

8.What are the provisions relating to interest under GST?

Interest is mandatory in nature and it is applicable on delayed payment of tax at the rates specified by the government.

9.What is Electronic cash ledger?

Electronic cash ledger is a register to be maintained in the GST portal to record deposits of tax, interest, penalty and other payments paid through e payment, NEFT/RTGS or over the counter.

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