The Dart Charge AppPay Instantly, Set Reminders & Manage Your Pre-Pay Account
Official Dart Charge App
Dart Charge — Official App
Published by National Highways · Free download
What the App Does
Pay for crossings
Pay one-off crossings in seconds. Enter your registration, date, and pay by card. Much faster than the website on mobile.
Payment reminders
Set a reminder after each crossing so you never forget the midnight deadline. The best way to avoid fines.
Pre-pay account
Set up and manage your pre-pay account. Add vehicles, top up your balance, and get the 20% discount automatically.
Crossing history
View all your past crossings with dates, times and charges. Useful for expense claims and personal records.
Advance payment
Pay up to 24 hours before your crossing. Ideal if you know your route in advance.
Manage vehicles
Add, remove and manage registered vehicles. Useful for anyone who drives multiple vehicles.
App vs Website vs Phone — When to Use Which
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One-off payment, on your phone
→ App — fastest and easiest
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One-off payment, on a computer
→ gov.uk website
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Regular user, want auto-deduct
→ Pre-pay account (via app or website)
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No smartphone or computer
→ Phone: 0300 300 0120 or Payzone store
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Want reminders not to forget
→ App — set up crossing reminders
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Fleet with multiple vehicles
→ Website — easier to manage many vehicles
Caura App — Third-Party Alternative
Caura
Private company · NOT affiliated with National Highways
Third-party appCaura is a UK-based app that handles Dart Charge payments alongside other tolls, ULEZ charges and motoring services. It's a legitimate, well-reviewed app that ranks highly for “forgot to pay dart charge” queries.
Caura advantages
Handles multiple tolls (Dart, M6 Toll, ULEZ)
Slick, modern app interface
Strong reminder notifications
Good for multi-toll users
Important notes
⚠Not an official government service
⚠Private company — review their terms
⚠May have different privacy practices
⚠Payment goes through Caura first
Recommendation: For most drivers, the official Dart Charge app is sufficient and has no privacy/commercial considerations. Caura is a good choice if you use multiple toll roads or want a more polished experience.
Download Official App
Free download · Published by National Highways