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You need to pay the Dartford Crossing charge (Dart Charge) by midnight the day after you cross.

Use this service to:

• pay the Dart Charge
• set up a Dart Charge account
• pay or challenge a fine (also called a Penalty Charge Notice or PCN)
• check which crossings youve paid for

You need your:

• vehicle registration number (number plate)
• PCN reference number if youre paying or challenging a fine

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Who needs to pay the charge

You usually need to pay the charge if you use the Dartford Crossing between 6am and 10pm - including at weekends and on bank holidays.

You do not need to pay if you:

• cross on a motorcycle, moped or quad bike
• get free UK vehicle tax because of a disability (your vehicle will be checked automatically when you cross)

Find out how much the charge is and if you can save money by creating an account.

Other ways to pay

You can:

• pay with cash at a Payzone store - find your nearest Payzone store
• set up an account by post
• pay in advance or top-up your account by post
• pay a fine (or PCN) by phone
• pay or set up an account by phoning the Dart Charge contact centre

Contact Dart Charge

By phone

Christmas and New Year opening hours

Online

You can send questions and complaints online about paying the Dart Charge.