The contactless card payment system at the Tamar Bridge has been successfully installed in the majority of toll lanes. The upgrade means that users who might otherwise pay by cash now have this payment option when travelling across the bridge. Contactless enabled lanes are signed as drivers approach the toll booths.
Can you pay Plymouth toll by card?
We have introduced a contactless card payment system in some lanes at the Tamar Bridge. For those who do not use contactless cards we will be introducing a range of some social distancing measures to enable staff in the toll booths to safely process cash.
Can I use my debit card on the Tamar Bridge?
The tolls payable at the two crossings and information on our Mobility Scheme and Abnormal Loads are available on the links shown below. Please note that we do not accept credit or debit cards at the Torpoint Ferry for toll payments.
How do I pay the toll bridge in Plymouth?
Motorists using the Tamar Bridge can pay the toll using cash, credit card or tag – if they have an account. The booths are manned and change can be given for cash payments. There is now a contactless payment pad for motorists who wish to use their debit or credit card. These are positioned at the pay booth.
Which way do you pay on the Tamar Bridge?
Tamar Ferry Tolls
The toll aboard the Torpoint Ferry is payable one way, on the trip from Torpoint (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon) except for motorcycles which are tolled from Plymouth (Devon) to Torpoint (Cornwall). There is no charge for pedestrians or pedal cyclists.
How much is the toll road at Plymouth?
The hike will see prices increase from £2.00 to £2.60 for the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry from 1 January 2023. The route carries the A38 trunk road across the river, with Plymouth on the east bank and the town of Saltash in Cornwall on the west bank.
Is the Tamar Bridge contactless?
Contactless card payment now available at the Tamar Bridge – The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry.
Can you book with a debit card?
1. Hotels. Yes, you can (and should) use a debit card the next time you’re booking a room at that home away from home too. For most, the hesitation is that some hotels (or Airbnbs, VRBOs or Homeaways) place a temporary hold on your account for the amount of the bill to cover “incidentals.”
Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
How much is the Tamar toll?
Tamar Bridge Tolls
| Vehicle Type | Toll Payable (Single vehicle) |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles | Free |
| MGW under 3.5 tonnes (2 axles) | £2.00 Cash/Card £1.30 TamarTag |
| MGW over 3.5 tonnes (2 axles) | £4.90 Cash/Card £3.15 TamarTag |
| MGW over 3.5 tonnes (3 axles) | £8.00 Cash/Card £5.20 TamarTag |
Can you pay with card at toll bridges?
The following toll plazas also accept card payment by Visa Debit or Mastercard only – M1, M3, M4, M6, N25, M7, M8, Dublin Tunnel and the Limerick Tunnel. Please note the East Link Bridge toll plaza does not accept card payments. The M50 is the only toll road whereby it isn’t required to stop.
Can you pay by card at tolls UK?
What are the toll payment options? In busy places, tolls can be paid by credit card or fuel card, on smaller bridges only coins are accepted. There are no toll gates in places with Free Flow toll system and tolls must be paid additionally.
Why is Tamar Bridge not free?
Although the original costs of building the Tamar Bridge were repaid many years ago, as Tamar Crossings do not receive any funding from either the Government or the two Councils who own and operate the Tamar Bridge or Torpoint Ferry, tolls are still needed to meet the costs of the ongoing operation, maintenance and
Is Tamar toll both ways?
Tolls are payable when travelling eastbound only (Saltash (Cornwall) to Plymouth (Devon)). Trailers attract a toll matching that of the vehicle towing the trailer. Abnormal load tolls are payable in both directions.
How much is Warburton bridge toll?
Following a routine engineering inspection, we have installed temporary traffic lights and single-lane traffic, and have removed all toll charges on Warburton Toll Bridge. The bridge remains fully operational and safe, although the toll booth and staff are not needed whilst a single-lane is enforced.
How do you pay the toll on the Bridge of the gods?
Cash tolls are no longer collected at the Bridge.
Payment may be made using a credit card, cash, check or money order, and can be paid online, by phone, or in person at a cash payment location.
Do you need cash for tolls UK?
UK tolls are charges that are typically imposed to help fund infrastructure and maintenance costs and while some are collected electronically, others require drivers to pay with cash or via a prepaid card.
How much does it cost to cross the Tamar Bridge with a tag?
Tags are supplied free of charge and tag users enjoy a 50% discounted toll.
Can you pay cash at tolls in UK?
Toll payment in England 2022
Fees can be paid there in cash, by credit card (credit, debit or fuel) or via an electronic system. Some sections are without toll stations.
Does Bridge of the Gods take debit cards?
On the Bridge of Gods, you need to use cash. You can use most major credit cards, though additional fees do apply.
Can I use contactless on my phone on the bus?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.