Transport for LondonHow to pay
- CC Auto Pay
- Online
- By mobile text messaging (SMS)
- By phone
- By Automated Telephone Service
- At a shop
- By post
Auto Pay
Pay less (£9) with CC Auto Pay and protect yourself from fines.
Online
Pay online now
Pay online up to 90 days in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight the next charging day. The charge is £10 if you pay in advance or on the same day, or £12 if paid the following charging day.
If you've registered with us you can track all your charge payments online too.
By text message (SMS)
You can only pay by text to pay the charge on the day of travel.
Text: 81099
You need to register for an account and
- First register for an account online or by calling 0845 900 1234
- Once registered, call us on 0845 900 1234 to activate your text payment service
- You'll always receive a confirmation text message when your payment has been successful
By phone
Pay the charge in advance, on the day of travel or up to midnight the following charging day. The charge is £10 if you pay in advance or on the same day, or £12 if paid the following charging day.
UK: 0845 900 1234
International: +44 207 649 9122
Textphone: 020 7649 9123 (if you have impaired hearing)
Lines open:
Sunday to Friday: 06:00 to 00:30
Saturday: 06:00 to 22:00
By Automated Telephone Service
Pay the charge in advance, on the day of travel or up to midnight the following charging day. The charge is £10 if you pay in advance or on the same day, or £12 if paid the following charging day.
UK: 0845 900 1234
International: +44 207 649 9122
Textphone: 020 7649 9123 (if you have impaired hearing)
If you've registered with us you will be able to pay automatically by phone.
At a shop
Pay the charge in advance or on the day of travel.
You can pay the charge in cash where you see the Congestion Charging sign or the epay logo.
You may be able to pay by cheque and credit or debit card at some shops.
Find your nearest place to pay, using the Shop locator
By post
Only if you're paying in advance. We must receive it 10 days before you travel.
Download, print and fill out the payment form then post it to the address on the form.
Postal payment form (PDF 396KB)
