Paying for your KCC Travel Saver in instalments
We have changed our payment plans for customers paying by instalments. Payments will now start on 28 October and will continue until 28 May.
There are no other changes - all payment values remain the same and will be taken monthly.
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 4 September 2022, you will be able to spread your payments over the maximum 8 months up to 28 May 2023. 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 28th of the month.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2022 to 4 September 2022 | £66.25 | 7 monthly instalments of £56.52 |
| 5 September 2022 to 9 October 2022 | £74.28 | 6 monthly instalments of £64.28 |
| 10 October 2022 to 6 November 2022 | £85 | 5 monthly instalments of £75 |
| 7 November 2022 to 4 December 2022 | £100 | 4 monthly instalments of £90 |
| 5 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 | £122.50 | 3 monthly instalments of £112.50 |
| 9 January 2023 to 5 February 2023 | £160 | 2 monthly instalments of £150 |
| 6 February 2023 to 5 March 2023 | £235 | 1 monthly instalment of £225 |
If you apply between 6 March 2023 and the end of May 2023 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2022 to 4 September 2022 | £15 | 7 monthly instalments of £15 |
| 5 September 2022 to 9 October 2022 | £17.14 | 6 monthly instalments of £17.14 |
| 10 October 2022 to 6 November 2022 | £20 | 5 monthly instalments of £20 |
| 7 November 2022 to 4 December 2022 | £24 | 4 monthly instalments of £24 |
| 5 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 | £30 | 3 monthly instalments of £30 |
| 9 January 2023 to 5 February 2023 | £40 | 2 monthly instalments of £40 |
| 6 February 2023 to 5 March 2023 | £60 | 1 monthly instalment of £60 |
If you apply between 6 March 2023 and the end of May 2023 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2022 to 4 September 2022 | £122.50 | 7 monthly instalments of £112.50 |
| 5 September 2022 to 9 October 2022 | £138.56 | 6 monthly instalments of £128.56 |
| 10 October 2022 to 6 November 2022 | £160 | 5 monthly instalments of £150 |
| 7 November 2022 to 4 December 2022 | £190 | 4 monthly instalments of £180 |
| 5 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 | £235 | 3 monthly instalments of £225 |
| 9 January 2023 to 5 February 2023 | £310 | 2 monthly instalments of £300 |
| 6 February 2023 to 5 March 2023 | £460 | 1 monthly instalment of £450 |
If you apply between 6 March 2023 and the end of May 2023 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2022 to 4 September 2022 | £72.50 | 7 monthly instalments of £62.50 |
| 5 September 2022 to 9 October 2022 | £81.42 | 6 monthly instalments of £71.42 |
| 10 October 2022 to 6 November 2022 | £93.33 | 5 monthly instalments of £83.33 |
| 7 November 2022 to 4 December 2022 | £110 | 4 monthly instalments of £100 |
| 5 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 | £135 | 3 monthly instalments of £125 |
| 9 January 2023 to 5 February 2023 | £176.66 | 2 monthly instalments of £166.66 |
| 6 February 2023 to 5 March 2023 | £260 | 1 monthly instalment of £250 |
If you apply between 6 March 2023 and the end of May 2023 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.
Find out more about how to apply online for a KCC 16+ Travel Saver.
If there are problems taking a payment
We will take payment on the 28th 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
Please let us know as soon as possible if your bank details change, by emailing travelsaverinstalments@kent.gov.uk.