Paying UK Vehicle Tax (Road Tax) Online: Payment Methods

UK vehicle tax (VED) is paid online via the official GOV.UK service. Accepted payment methods:

• Direct Debit – Annual, 6-monthly, or monthly (5% surcharge for non-annual)
• Debit/Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard
• Not accepted: American Express, PayPal, cheque, cash, postal order

Process

1. Have V5C (logbook) reference number or V11 reminder
2. Enter registration and confirm vehicle details
3. Choose tax period and payment method
4. Receive instant confirmation; tax disc abolished 2014 (enforcement via ANPR cameras)

Exemptions & Discounts

Disabled drivers (DLA/PIP), historic vehicles (40+ years), electric vehicles (£0 until 2025), SORN (off-road declaration).

DVLA no longer issues paper tax discs; status checked electronically. Non-payment risks £80 fine, clamping, or impoundment.