Can I pay Congestion Charge without registering?

You can pay the Congestion Charge online with TfL. You don't need to register or create a password but you do need to enter your vehicle registration number and the country of registration. Payment is made by credit or debit card. Do not use other websites to pay.



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The congestion zones themselves work by using cameras to capture the registration plates of those driving there. A fee will be issued to you if you have not pre-paid, and you will be notified of this – so, even if you drove in the zone accidentally, you will find out.

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You can pay for the Congestion Charge in several different ways. The official TfL website lets you pay online, or you can use a dedicated Congestion Charge app. If you don't have internet access, you can pay by phone or set up an Auto Pay account for automatic payments.

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That means you won't need to pay the fee if you drive into a congestion zone in an electric car, so that can save some real money if you regularly drive in the city. Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are not exempt from the charges, and you'll have to pay if you drive in congestion charge zones.

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Who doesn't have to pay congestion charges?
  • Blue Badge holders.
  • Roadside recovery vehicles.
  • Accredited breakdown vehicles.
  • Vehicles with nine or more seats.
  • Cars that emit 75g/km or less of CO2.
  • Zero-emission vehicles (Fully electric vehicles and any other zero emissions vehicles)


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