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UK City Charges

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£12.50
24/7
London ULEZ Charge

Cruise around London, pay the Ultra Low Emissions Zone charge, Ultra-Fast. This zone covers all areas inside the North (A406) and South (A205) circular roads.

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£12.50
7am-6pm, 12-6pm w/e
London Congestion Charge

One of the largest congestion zones in the world, the London CC covers the entire area inside the inner ring road. A flat £15 fee for everyone.

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Clean Air Zones

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CAZ zones are popping up everywhere. Find out where, and how to pay the charges.

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Questions?

Find answers to common questions here. If you can't find what you're looking for then email us on support@caura.com and we'll get back to you.

My account
Do I have to sign up to access Caura?

Yes. To enjoy the benefits of Caura, like timely reminders for tax and insurance, and ultrafast city charge and toll payments, you’ll need to create an account. This is so we can let you know about important expiry dates and booking details.

Can I change the email address I use for Caura?

You can’t currently change your email address on Caura (but we are working on it). As a workaround, you can log out of your current account and sign up with a new email address. We won’t be able to transfer the history over.

What happens if I forget my account credentials?

Easily done. Just tap ‘Forgot Password’ on the Log In screen - we’ll send you a password reset link via your registered email address. If you used your Google or Apple profile details (instead of an email address) to create your account, you’ll need to continue to use this sign-in method.

My account has been suspended, why?

Your account may be suspended as a precaution if we see evidence of fraud or a violation of our terms of service. Please email support@caura.com or send us a message in-app, and we can investigate this with you.

How do I delete my account?

Please email support@caura.com or send us a message in-app, and we can take care of that for you. Please feel free to let us know why you want to leave, as we’re always working to improve Caura for drivers like you.

AutoPay
How does Caura AutoPay work? 

Caura AutoPay currently covers London’s city charges. AutoPay lets you automatically pay London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge. It also covers London’s LEZ for HGVs. When you drive into the charging zones, TfL automatically recognises your vehicle and up to 5 days later they notify us of your journey. We’ll then charge your payment card. No need to pay manually.

How do I set up AutoPay? 

Go to the City Charges screen in-app and tap Complete Setup. Caura AutoPay is free to set up.

How quickly will I be covered by AutoPay?

When you set up AutoPay, you are covered from the day after (i.e. tomorrow). If you went into any of the charging zones on the day you set up, you should pay your charge manually in-app. 

What happens if I want to change my vehicle or reg plate? 

If you’re changing your registration plate (whether it’s for your existing vehicle or a new vehicle), you need to cancel AutoPay and set it up again. To do this, request a cancellation of your current AutoPay in-app. Then to remove your current vehicle reg, press and hold the vehicle image on the home screen. To add a new vehicle, swipe to the left on the home screen. 

What if I need to change my AutoPay payment method?

Go to your AutoPay account in-app (by going to the City Charges screen). From your AutoPay account, tap the current payment method selected. You can then choose to change your payment method tied to your AutoPay, either select an existing payment method or add a new card to Caura. 

How do I cancel AutoPay?

You can request cancellation from the AutoPay account section in-app. When you request a cancellation, we’ll get back to you to confirm your decision. It takes a day for AutoPay to be cancelled. You’ll lose the benefits of AutoPay which include automatic payments when you drive into any London charging zone. Once you cancel, charges may come through for the days prior to cancellation.

If you sell your vehicle, you’ll need to tell us to cancel as AutoPay will remain active, linked to your payment card.

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

Managing payment methods
How do I add or remove a payment method?

You can add, remove and set your default payment method via the Payment Methods screen, accessed via the Account tab. To remove a payment method, swipe it to the left. To set a payment method as the default option, swipe it to the right.  

What if I need to change my AutoPay payment method?

Go to your AutoPay account in-app (by going to the City Charges screen). From your AutoPay account, tap the current payment method selected. You can then choose to change your payment method tied to your AutoPay, either select an existing payment method or add a new card to Caura. 

City Charges
What is a Clean Air Zone charge?

Clean Air Zones are coming soon to many UK cities, helping our air stay fresh for future generations. All vehicles are allowed in CAZ zones – but if their emissions are above a certain level, they’ll have to pay to pass through. 

You can learn more about different Clean Air Zones and the charges in place here.

Which cities have Clean Air Zones? 

You can find details of all active and planned Clean Air Zones here.

What Clean Air Zones can I pay for on Caura?

Currently, you can pay for Birmingham’s Class D Clean Air Zone charge, as well as the London Ultra Low Emission Zone charge and the Oxford Zero Emission Zone charge, in two-taps on Caura.

We’re working hard to bring more Clean Air Zones to Caura very soon. We’ll notify users via email or in-app notification when new zones launch, as well as communicate this on social media. In the meantime, if there is a charge payment you really want to see on Caura, let us know by emailing support@caura.com (it may just be what we focus on next!). 

What do the different types of Clean Air Zones mean? 

There are four types (class) of Clean Air Zone. The class of Clean Air Zone dictates which vehicles have to pay for entering the zone. 

For each of the class types, the following non-compliant vehicle types have to pay: 

  • Class A: buses, coaches, taxis and private hire vehicles 
  • Class B: buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles and heavy goods vehicles
  • Class C: buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans and minibuses
  • Class D: buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses and cars, and the local authority has the option to include motorcycles too 
How do I know if I have to pay the Clean Air Zone? 

Please refer to the class type of the Clean Air Zone to understand which vehicle types have to pay. 

You will also be able to see exactly what you have to pay for a given Clean Air Zone, based on your vehicle’s type and emissions. 

The Clean Air Zones use ANPR cameras to automatically detect your vehicle when you drive into the charging zone. Look out for signs that clearly indicate the boundary of the zone.

If you try to pay for a charge that you're exempt from then Caura will not process the transaction, and you will not be charged.

What days can I pay the Clean Air Zone charges for on Caura?

Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.

Does Caura charge an additional fee?

Caura charges no additional fee to pay for any Clean Air Zone, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. 

What happens if I pay for the wrong day? 

If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. If you paid for a charge unnecessarily then you can request a refund from the zone operator, referencing the transaction ID on your payment receipt in the Caura app.

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

London Ultra Low Emission Zone
What is the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)?

The ULEZ is London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone. It is designed to reduce the number of high-polluting vehicles driving within London. You can learn more about the ULEZ here.

Where is the ULEZ zone?

The ULEZ expansion took place August 2023, and now covers all London and Greater London boroughs.

What times does the ULEZ apply?

The ULEZ zone operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year except Christmas Day.

How much does it cost to drive into the ULEZ?

The daily charge is £12.50 for most vehicle types, including cars, motorcycles and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. 

Heavier vehicles including lorries, buses and coaches will be charged £100 per day. 

The fine for not paying is £160 per day, reduced to £80 if you pay within 14 days.

How do I pay the ULEZ charge?

Caura is the fastest way to pay, it takes two seconds via the app, and we charge no additional fee. Getting your car setup on Caura takes less than 30 seconds, and you can manage all your vehicle admin, from tolls to tax, in-app with Caura.

Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.

Are there any discounts or exemptions?

Caura tells you if your vehicle is exempt from the Congestion or ULEZ charges. Simply select "City Charges" from the Home screen for your vehicle and you'll see any exemptions you have. You can also check if you’re exempt here.

Local residents are no longer exempt, as of October 25th 2021. All historic vehicles are exempt from the charge. 

How do I know if I've driven into the ULEZ, and need to pay?

TfL use ANPR cameras to automatically detect your vehicle when you drive into the ULEZ zone. Look out for signs that clearly indicate the boundary of the zone.

Caura AutoPay is the easiest way to gain peace of mind over whether you need to pay ULEZ or not. 

AutoPay lets you automatically pay London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge. It also covers London’s LEZ zone for HGVs. When you drive into the charging zones, TfL automatically recognises your vehicle and up to 5 days later they notify us of your journey. We’ll then charge your payment card. No need to worry or pay manually.

Can I use Caura to pay for the Congestion Charge too?

Yes, Caura is the fastest way to pay for the London Congestion Charge, and you can pay for London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge with the same two-tap transaction.

Can I pay ULEZ for my commercial vehicle with Caura?

Yes, Caura lets any vehicle pay for the London ULEZ charge, including commercial vehicles and HGVs. 

Please note the price of the ULEZ charge can vary depending on vehicle type and emissions standards. 

Why have I got a ULEZ Penalty Charge Notice?

If you have driven into the ULEZ zone and not made a payment for that day, and you are not exempt, you will face a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). 

Here are some other reasons why you may have been fined:

  • You made a payment but it was for the wrong day or vehicle
  • You have an exemption but you have not registered for a 100% discount with TfL
How much is a ULEZ PCN?

Currently all vehicles are liable to the same level of fine, which is £160. If you pay within 14 days of receiving the fine it’s £80, however if you pay after 14 days then you will have to pay the full £160.

How do I pay a ULEZ PCN?

You will need to visit the TfL website and navigate to the 'penalty charges for ULEZ' page.

Does Caura charge an additional fee?

Caura charges no additional fee to pay for the ULEZ charge, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. 

What happens if I pay for the wrong day, or wrong vehicle? 

If you’ve paid for the wrong day or vehicle, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. However, you can apply to TfL for a refund. You'll need your receipt details, which can be found in the History tab on Caura.

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

Do I have to pay each time I drive into the zone? 

Each ULEZ charge payment covers you for all your vehicle’s journeys made in the zone for that day. 

Beware of double charging: each day the charge expires at 00:00. Meaning if you drive into the ULEZ zone at 23:59 and leave the next day at 00:01 you all be liable to pay for two ULEZ charges.

London Congestion Charge
What is the Congestion Charge?

The Congestion Charge is a Transport for London fee for driving in central London at certain times of the day. You can learn more about the charge here.

Which part of London is affected by the Congestion Charge zone?

The Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London. You can find a map of the zone here.

What times does the Congestion Charge apply?

The charge applies 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 on weekends and Bank Holidays. 

There is no charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day inclusive. 

How much is the Congestion Charge?

The Congestion Charge costs £15.00 per day if you pay in advance or the same day as your journey through the zone. 

If you pay by midnight the following day the charge is £17.50.

How do I pay for Congestion Charge?

Caura is the fastest way to pay for all London city charges, including the Congestion Charge. You can also pay for London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charges with the same two-tap transaction.

Currently, you can pay for either today, tomorrow or yesterday in-app on Caura. Make sure you pay for the right date for any trips you make, as we’re unable to offer a refund for any payments made for the wrong day by mistake.

Are there any discounts or exemptions?

If you can prove you live in within the Congestion Charge zone, you will be entitled to a 90% residents’ discount. 

The following are exempt from the Congestion Charge altogether, subject to a £10 annual registration fee: 

  • Disabled drivers with a Blue Badge
  • Vehicles that emit 0g/km of CO2 (Fully electric vehicles)
  • Vehicles with nine or more seats
  • Motorised tricycles
  • Roadside recovery vehicles
  • Motorcycle riders do not have to pay the Congestion Charge, or register for exemption.

Follow this link to register for exemption.

Does Caura charge an additional fee?

Caura charges no additional fee to pay for the Congestion Charge, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. 

What happens if I pay for the wrong day? 

If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. 

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

Oxford Zero Emission Zone
What is the Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ)?

The Oxford ZEZ covers a small area of Oxford, drivers of most vehicles will need to pay a charge to drive into the zone.  Read more about the charge here.

Where is the Oxford ZEZ?

It currently covers nine streets in Oxford city centre. It covers the whole of:

  • Bonn Square
  • Queen Street
  • Cornmarket Street
  • New Inn Hall Street
  • Shoe Lane
  • Ship Street
  • St Michael’s Street

It also covers sections of Market Street (from the Cornmarket junction, east for 40 metres) and New Road (between Bonn Square and its junction with Castle Street). You can see a map of the Oxford ZEZ here.

What times does the Oxford ZEZ apply?

Charges apply 7am-7pm every day, all year. 

How much is the Oxford ZEZ charge?

Charges vary depending on your vehicle. 

Zero emission vehicles will not need to pay to use the Oxford ZEZ. Ultra-low emission vehicles will pay £2 per day. Low emission vehicles will pay £4 per day. All other vehicles will pay £10 per day. From August 2025, these charges will double in price.

How do I pay for the Oxford ZEZ charge?

Download Caura and find Oxford ZEZ under City Charges, where you can pay for today, yesterday or tomorrow. You can pay up to six days before or after on the Oxford ZEZ website.  

Are there any discounts or exemptions?

If you’re driving something fully electric, the number plate cameras will recognise your vehicle and issue no charges. The same applies for the rest of OZEZ’s exempt vehicles:

  • Taxis (Hackney carriages, licensed by Oxford City Council)
  • Buses (registered locally)
  • Emergency service vehicles
  • Historic vehicles
  • Military vehicles
  • Agricultural vehicles (like tractors, snowploughs, gritters etc.)
  • Special vehicles (like cranes, road rollers, forklift trucks etc.)
  • Hearses
  • Certain recovery vehicles

There are discounts available for some vehicles and drivers people. These need to be applied for and Oxford City Council recommend that you do this at least 10 days before you use the zone, allowing time for the application to be processed:

  • Some low emission hybrid private hire vehicles
  • Residents or businesses inside the Oxford ZEZ
  • Blue Badge holders
  • Disabled tax vehicles
  • Healthcare workers
  • Community transport vehicles
  • Students in financial hardship who are moving in/out of the Oxford ZEZ
Will I get fined if I don’t pay the Oxford ZEZ charge?

Yes. You’ll be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice for £60, payable within paid in 28 days. This can be reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. 

Will the Oxford ZEZ be extended?

The current Oxford ZEZ is a pilot. If it gets extended, it will cover an area 10x larger (most of the centre of Oxford) and fees will double in August 2025. 

Is the Oxford ZEZ live?

Yes, the initial pilot has been live since February 2022.

Does Caura charge an additional fee?

Caura charges no additional fee to pay for Oxford ZEZ, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. 

What happens if I pay for the wrong day?

If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider (e.g. TfL). We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. 

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.

Birmingham Clean Air Zone
What is the Birmingham Clear Air Zone (CAZ)?

A zone, covering central Birmingham, that drivers of more polluting vehicles must pay a charge to drive within. You can read more about the Birmingham CAZ here.

Where is the Birmingham CAZ?

The Birmingham CAZ covers all roads within the A4540 Middleway Ring Road, but not the Middleway itself. You can view a map of the zone here.

What times does the Birmingham CAZ apply?

The charges apply all day, every day.

How much is the Birmingham CAZ?

The charge is £8 for cars, vans (light good vehicles) and taxis.

How do I pay for the Birmingham CAZ?

Download Caura and find Birmingham CAZ under City Charges, where you can pay for today, yesterday or tomorrow. You can pay up to six days before or after on the Birmingham CAZ website.  

Are there any discounts or exemptions?

Many cars and vehicles are exempt: commercial, specialist, ultra-low emission, retro-fitted, certain types of agricultural vehicles, community, school, disabled passenger tax class 85, historic, military and visitors to certain medical centres. Residents and workers may also apply for an exempt status.

How do I know if I’ve driven in the Birmingham CAZ?

As you drive towards Birmingham, you’ll start to see CAZ signs. These advance warnings are in prominent locations around the A4540 Middleway. You'll need to check your route to determine if you drove within the zone or not.

Will I get fined if I don’t pay the Birmingham CAZ?

You’ll get a £120 Penalty Charge Notice if you don’t pay for your Clean Air Zone charges by 11:59 pm within six days of travel in the zone. You can reduce this fine to £60 if you pay it within 14 days.

Is the Birmingham CAZ live?

Yes, it's been in place since June 2021. 

Does Caura charge an additional fee?

Caura charges no additional fee to pay for Birmingham CAZ, or to make any other transaction via the app. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. 

What happens if I pay for the wrong day? 

If you’ve paid for the wrong day, unfortunately we aren’t able to offer a refund. We don’t take any of the money for your payment and once it’s made it goes straight to the end provider. We’re unable to recover funds so we aren’t able to offer a refund. 

Where can I view my payment receipts in Caura?

You can view any payments you’ve made by going to the History tab in Caura. Tap on any payment in the list to view more detail. From there, you can even export a receipt to your email.