Paying for your KCC Travel Saver in instalments
You can spread the cost over 8 months from October to May. When you apply online you will need to select the Direct Debit option.
A £10 administration fee is added to the first payment, unless you are applying for the free school meals pass.
How to pay in instalments
The bus pass costs the same amount no matter when in the school year you apply, so we recommend you apply as early as possible in the school year to get the most value from the pass.
If you apply by August 2025, you will be able to spread your payments over the maximum 8 months from 3 October 2025 to 3 May 2026. The later you apply in the year, the fewer months you will have to spread the cost over.
The monthly instalments you pay are based on when we receive your application and will be taken on the 3rd of the month (or the nearest working day after).
Instalments for a standard pass
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 to 10 August 2025 | £82.50 | 7 monthly instalments of £72.50 |
| 11 August 2025 to 14 September 2025 | £92.85 | 6 monthly instalments of £82.85 |
| 15 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 | £106.66 | 5 monthly instalments of £96.66 |
| 13 October 2025 to 16 November 2025 | £126 | 4 monthly instalments of £116 |
| 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 | £155 | 3 monthly instalments of £145 |
| 15 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 | £203.33 | 2 monthly instalments of £193.33 |
| 12 January 2026 to 15 March 2026 | £300 | 1 monthly instalment of £290 |
If you apply between February 2026 and May 2026 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
Instalments for a free school meal pass
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 to 10 August 2025 | £16.91 | 7 monthly instalments of £16.87 |
| 11 August 2025 to 14 September 2025 | £19.32 | 6 monthly instalments of £19.28 |
| 15 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 | £22.50 | 5 monthly instalments of £22.50 |
| 13 October 2025 to 16 November 2025 | £27 | 4 monthly instalments of £27 |
| 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 | £33.75 | 3 monthly instalments of £33.75 |
| 15 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 | £45 | 2 monthly instalments of £45 |
| 12 January 2026 to 15 March 2026 | £67.50 | 1 monthly instalment of £67.50 |
If you apply between February 2026 and May 2026 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
Instalments for a sibling offer (3 or more passes)
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 to 10 August 2025 | £155 | 7 monthly instalments of £145 |
| 11 August 2025 to 14 September 2025 | £175.74 | 6 monthly instalments of £165.71 |
| 15 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 | £203.35 | 5 monthly instalments of £193.33 |
| 13 October 2025 to 16 November 2025 | £242 | 4 monthly instalments of £232 |
| 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 | £300 | 3 monthly instalments of £290 |
| 15 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 | £396.68 | 2 monthly instalments of £386.66 |
| 12 January 2026 to 15 March 2026 | £590 | 1 monthly instalment of £580 |
If you apply between February 2026 and May 2026 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
Instalments for a 16+ pass
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2 June 2025 to 10 August 2025 | £88.75 | 7 monthly instalments of £78.75 |
| 11 August 2025 to 14 September 2025 | £100 | 6 monthly instalments of £90 |
| 15 September 2025 to 12 October 2025 | £115 | 5 monthly instalments of £105 |
| 13 October 2025 to 16 November 2025 | £136 | 4 monthly instalments of £126 |
| 17 November 2025 to 14 December 2025 | £167.50 | 3 monthly instalments of £157.50 |
| 15 December 2025 to 11 January 2026 | £220 | 2 monthly instalments of £210 |
| 12 January 2026 to 15 March 2026 | £325 | 1 monthly instalment of £315 |
If you apply between February 2026 and May 2026 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
Apply
When you apply online you will need to select the Direct Debit option. Find out more about how to apply online for a KCC Travel Saver or a KCC 16+ Travel Saver.
If there are problems taking a payment
We will take payment on the 3rd of each month, as set out in the confirmation of your payment plan. If there is a problem which means we are unable to take that payment, we will write to advise you. The next month we will try to take 2 payments to resolve the matter, if that fails then we will have to put a stop on your pass and confiscate it. To be issued with another pass you will need to pay the balance in full.
Changes to your bank details
Email travelsaverinstalments@kent.gov.uk to let us know as soon as possible if your bank details change. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of your contract with the council and your pass will be stopped.