Payments
You can pay up to 90 days in advance for travel within the charging zone. You can purchase a monthly or annual charge at a discounted rate. You can also claim refunds in certain circumstances.
Not all drivers have to pay the Congestion Charge. There are a range of discounts and exemptions available to certain categories of drivers or vehicles.
By midnight on the day of travel (£8 daily charge)
You can pay before or after the journey on the day of travel
By midnight the following charging day (£10 charge)
You can only pay this charge via the website or the call centre. If you travel on a Friday you have until midnight on the following charging day to pay.
Important note: If you fail to pay the charge by midnight on the following charging day you will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice.
Discounted monthly and annual charge
You can purchase a monthly charge ie 20 consecutive charging days for £136 and you will save £24 (the equivalent of three free days).You can purchase an annual charge ie 252 consecutive charging days for £1696 and save £320 (the equivalent of 40 free days).
Fleet vehicles
Fleet vehicles pay a £7 daily charge if registered on Fleet Auto Pay.
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