Dividends and payments Useful information This section includes comprehensive shareholder information of value to an analyst, shareholder, potential investor or any other stakeholder. Payment of dividends — mandatory direct credit British American Tobacco has simplified the way it pays dividends to shareholders by only paying cash dividends directly into a shareholder’s nominated bank account. This is known as mandatory direct credit. British American Tobacco no longer issues dividend cheques. Shareholders recorded on the UK main register as receiving dividend payments by cheque have been advised by Computershare of this change. Those shareholders will need to take the required action by selecting the appropriate option as set out in the Computershare notification. Shareholders on the UK main register who already have their dividends paid: (1) by direct credit into their UK bank or building society account; or (2) through the Euroclear service using the CREST messaging system; or (3) through Computershare’s Global Payment Service (GPS), are not affected by this change. Similarly, shareholders who participate in the British American Tobacco Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) are not required to take any action unless they choose to withdraw from the DRIP. For the South Africa branch register, Computershare South Africa will notify affected shareholders of the equivalent applicable arrangements for the payment of dividends, as appropriate. For additional information about dividend payments by direct credit, please read the responses to the Frequently Asked Questions. Dividend Payments by Direct Credit – Frequently Asked Questions (33 kb) You may also contact Computershare on +44 (0) 370 889 3159 or 0800 408 0094 (UK only) if you would like some further information or assistance. Warning to shareholders – beware of share fraud The practice of share fraud (also known as 'boiler room' scams) unfortunately continues with many companies' shareholders receiving unsolicited phone calls or mail from people offering to sell them what often turn out to be worthless or high risk shares in US or UK investments, or to buy shares at an inflated price in return for an upfront payment. Please see below the Financial Conduct Authority’s share fraud warning leaflet. Financial Conduct Authority - Be ScamSmart (66 kb) Glossary of terms Explanation of terms used in our Investors section: A-C D-F G-N O-Z A commitment to transparency Corporate governance External links Computershare – shareholder services Annual Report 2020 Our latest report sets out how we're building the Enterprise of the Future. BAT Investor Relations app Download our Investor Relations app to access all of our latest financial information on your iPad, iPhone or Android. Download and install via iTunes / App Store Download and install via Google Play Home Investors For shareholders Dividends and payments Follow us Latest tweets BAT @BATplc #ICYMI: BAT’s #digitaltransformation was in the spotlight as we brought together some of the biggest names in tech.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 23 Nov Another huge effort, but it wasn’t your day at the #QatarGP, Let’s focus on ending the season on a high… 22 Nov Current UK share price 2586.00p +6.50p 23 Nov 2021 16:35 Quick Links Modern Slavery Statement Gender Pay Report Annual Report Sustainability Report Science and Technology Report Share price data Worldwide websites Standards of Business Conduct Site map Contact us BAT Globe House 4 Temple Place London WC2R 2PG +44 (0) 20 7845 1000 Accessibility Privacy Notice Cookie Notice Conditions of use Financial information We collect and store information on your device when you use this website including setting cookies. Some are essential, while others are used to enhance your experience, and to operate and improve the website. You can withdraw your consent at any time for non-strictly necessary cookies. Please choose the accept all button if you consent for us to use these non-strictly necessary cookies and the personal information they collect for the purposes described in our Cookie Notice. Accept all cookies Disable non-essential Customise settings