Paying for your KCC Travel Saver in instalments

You can spread the cost over 8 months from August to March. 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 6 August 2023, you will be able to spread your payments over the maximum 8 months up to 28 March 2024. 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 betweenFirst paymentFollowing payments
5 June 2023 to 6 August 2023£66.257 monthly instalments of £56.52
7 August 2023 to 3 September 2023£74.286 monthly instalments of £64.28
4 September 2023 to 1 October 2023£855 monthly instalments of £75
2 October 2023 to 5 November 2023£1004 monthly instalments of £90
6 November 2023 to 3 December 2023£122.503 monthly instalments of £112.50
4 December 2023 to 7 January 2024£1602 monthly instalments of £150
8 January 2024 to 4 February 2024£2351 monthly instalment of £225

If you apply between 5 February 2024 and the end of May 2024 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.

Applications received betweenFirst paymentFollowing payments
5 June 2023 to 6 August 2023£157 monthly instalments of £15
7 August 2023 to 3 September 2023£17.146 monthly instalments of £17.14
4 September 2023 to 1 October 2023£205 monthly instalments of £20
2 October 2023 to 5 November 2023£244 monthly instalments of £24
6 November 2023 to 3 December 2023£303 monthly instalments of £30
4 December 2023 to 7 January 2024£402 monthly instalments of £40
8 January 2024 to 4 February 2024£601 monthly instalment of £60

If you apply between 5 February 2024 and the end of May 2024 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.

Applications received betweenFirst paymentFollowing payments
5 June 2023 to 6 August 2023£122.507 monthly instalments of £112.50
7 August 2023 to 3 September 2023£138.566 monthly instalments of £128.56
4 September 2023 to 1 October 2023£1605 monthly instalments of £150
2 October 2023 to 5 November 2023£1904 monthly instalments of £180
6 November 2023 to 3 December 2023£2353 monthly instalments of £225
4 December 2023 to 7 January 2024£3102 monthly instalments of £300
8 January 2024 to 3 February 2024£4601 monthly instalment of £450

If you apply between 5 February 2024 and the end of May 2024 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.

Applications received betweenFirst paymentFollowing payments
5 June 2023 to 6 August 2023£72.507 monthly instalments of £62.50
7 August 2023 to 3 September 2023£81.426 monthly instalments of £71.42
4 September 2023 to 1 October 2023£93.335 monthly instalments of £83.33
2 October 2023 to 5 November 2023£1104 monthly instalments of £100
6 November 2023 to 3 December 2023£1353 monthly instalments of £125
4 December 2023 to 7 January 2024£176.662 monthly instalments of £166.66
8 January 2024 to 4 February 2024£2601 monthly instalment of £250

If you apply between 5 February 2024 and the end of May 2024 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.