The TfL Pay to drive in London app This free, official app helps you pay your Congestion Charge, ULEZ and Low Emission Zone (LEZ) charges. You can also use the app to: Set up Auto Pay. Pay a penalty.
How do you pay the Congestion Charge in stores?
You can’t pay the Congestion Charge in shops and petrol stations. This was withdrawn in July 2013.
How do I check if I have to pay Congestion Charge?
If you already have an account, sign in to Pay to drive in London to check if a discount or exemption applies to your vehicle – and what charges you would need to pay.
This tool checks for:
- Congestion Charge.
- Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ)
- Direct Vision Standard (DVS) and HGV Safety Permit.
Can I pay my Congestion Charge at the petrol station?
You can pay the Congestion Charge online via the TFL website or at selected newsagents and petrol stations in the London area. There are also around 100 blue and red self-service machines in car parks inside the zone. These only accept credit and debit cards, though – no cash.
How do I pay Congestion Charge without an account?
Settling the Charge by Phone or App
The TFL has a dedicated hotline that you can call to make your congestion-charge payments. If you’re calling from within the UK, the number for TFL payments is 0343 222 2222. If you’re calling internationally, dial +44 20 7649 9122.
Do you have to pay the Congestion Charge if you are parked?
The charges only need to be paid if you drive your vehicle within the zone. Parked vehicles are not subject to any charges. As well as ULEZ and LEZ charges, you may also need to pay the Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge operates 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays.
How long do you have to pay Congestion Charge?
If you do need to pay, charging days run from midnight to midnight, every day of the year (except Christmas Day). You can pay by midnight on the third day following the journey or up to 90 days in advance.
What happens if you forget Congestion Charge?
If you don’t pay by midnight on the third day after travel in the zone, you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Not all drivers have to pay. Find out about discounts and exemptions.
Can you pay congestion after?
You can pay the London Congestion Charge online in advance or within three days after you travel. Drivers can also pay via Auto Pay, Transport for London’s Pay to Drive in London app or by telephone.
Will I be charged if I enter congestion area before 7am and leave after 7am?
What time does the Congestion Charge end? The Congestion Charge operates 7am-10pm every day except for Christmas day. That means you can travel through the zone before 7am or after 10pm without paying the charge. The ULEZ may still apply, though.
How do you pay at a petrol station?
Paying for your fuel
How you pay is dependent on the petrol station you’re using. Many offer a ‘pay at pump’ service, but to use this you will need to have put your credit or debit card into the chip and pin machine at the pump and had it authorised, before you lift the nozzle and put the (correct) fuel in.
What happens if I forgot to pay London Congestion Charge?
If you do not pay the PCN within 28 days of the date of service, the original penalty amount will increase by 50% and a charge certificate will be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle. You have 14 days from the date of service in which to pay this.
How do I pay Congestion Charge by phone?
Call customer services on 0343 222 2222 (TfL call charges) Write to: Customer Services, Congestion Charging and ULEZ, PO Box 344, Darlington DL1 9QE.
Which cars are exempt for Congestion Charge?
Since 25 October 2021, only zero-emission vehicles – such as EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – have been exempt from the Congestion Charge. From December 2025, however, even drivers of zero-emission cars will be required to pay.
What happens if you accidentally go into the congestion zone?
They don’t care if you strayed in, because once the the zone, you’ll have to pay and knowing that, you may as well drive around in it where you want.
Is Congestion Charge free after 6pm?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank Holiday (inclusive).
How do I know if I need to pay London Congestion Charge?
You may need to pay the Congestion Charge, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and/or the Low Emission Zone charges to drive in London. Your number plate (Vehicle Registration Mark) will tell us which charges you need to pay.
What are the new Congestion Charge times 2022?
What are the proposed operating hours and days for the Congestion Charge? We are proposing that the Congestion Charge operates on weekdays from 07:00-18:00 and on weekends and Bank Holidays from 12:00-18:00 from 28 February 2022.
What is the safest way to pay at gas station?
If you use a debit card at the pump, run it as credit instead of entering a PIN. That way, the PIN is safe, and the money isn’t deducted immediately from your account.
How do you pay at the pump with a debit card?
Once you pull up to the pump (make sure you’re close enough for the hose to reach your tank!), it’s time to insert your credit or debit card into the machine. Most machines will ask you to remove your card again right away, but newer machines require leaving your card in longer, so pay attention to the directions.
Why can’t I use my debit card at pay at pump?
Some debit cards will not work at self service payment terminals, such as petrol stations, as they use a process known as ‘offline transactions’. An offline transaction is made at a terminal with no network connection, so no payment is sent for authorisation.