How do I pay congestion when traveling to London?


How do I pay congestion when traveling to London? You'll need to pay the London Congestion Charge each day you drive in the Congestion Charge area from 7am until 6pm Monday – Friday (not public holidays). You can pay the London Congestion Charge either online or by phone. Simply visit cclondon.com or phone 0343 222 2222 to pay the Congestion Charge.


How do I avoid paying London congestion charge?

Drive a lower emission car if possible. Electric cars are exempt from the London Congestion Charge. If you're only visiting for the day, consider parking outside the zone and using public transport for the rest of your journey.


What happens if I pay Congestion Charge by mistake?

The rules for refunds of paid congestion charges as set out in the Scheme Order are the same whatever payment method is used. Refunds are only available for unused future days of monthly (20 day) and annual (252 day) charges. Refunds are not available for any part of daily or weekly (5 day) charges.


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.


How do I know if I need to pay London Low Emission Zone?

The Transport for London (TfL) vehicle checker will tell you if you need to pay the ULEZ charge, the London Low Emission Zone, and the Congestion Charge. All you need is your vehicle registration number and country details.


How do I pay for entering the ULEZ zone?

The ULEZ is enforced by cameras that are able to read your number plate as you drive anywhere within the zone and will automatically detect whether or not your vehicle meets the ULEZ emissions standards. As with the congestion charge, drivers can pay in advance or on the day of travel online using the TfL site.


Can I pay the Congestion Charge by phone?

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.