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 11 August 2024, you will be able to spread your payments over the maximum 8 months from 3 September 2024 to 3 April 2025. 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).
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2024 to 11 August 2024 | £78.75 | 7 monthly instalments of £68.75 |
| 12 August 2024 to 15 September 2024 | £88.57 | 6 monthly instalments of £78.57 |
| 16 September 2024 to 13 October 2024 | £101.66 | 5 monthly instalments of £91.66 |
| 14 October 2024 to 17 November 2024 | £120 | 4 monthly instalments of £110 |
| 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | £147.50 | 3 monthly instalments of £137.50 |
| 16 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 | £193 | 2 monthly instalments of £183 |
| 13 January 2025 to 16 February 2025 | £285 | 1 monthly instalment of £275 |
If you apply between 17 February 2025 and 25 May 2025 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2024 to 11 August 2024 | £15 | 7 monthly instalments of £15 |
| 12 August 2024 to 15 September 2024 | £17.14 | 6 monthly instalments of £17.14 |
| 16 September 2024 to 13 October 2024 | £20 | 5 monthly instalments of £20 |
| 14 October 2024 to 17 November 2024 | £24 | 4 monthly instalments of £24 |
| 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | £30 | 3 monthly instalments of £30 |
| 16 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 | £40 | 2 monthly instalments of £40 |
| 13 January 2025 to 16 February 2025 | £60 | 1 monthly instalment of £60 |
If you apply between 17 February 2025 and 25 May 2025 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2024 to 11 August 2024 | £147.50 | 7 monthly instalments of £137.50 |
| 12 August 2024 to 15 September 2024 | £167.14 | 6 monthly instalments of £157.14 |
| 16 September 2024 to 13 October 2024 | £193.33 | 5 monthly instalments of £183.33 |
| 14 October 2024 to 17 November 2024 | £230 | 4 monthly instalments of £220 |
| 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | £285 | 3 monthly instalments of £275 |
| 16 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 | £376.66 | 2 monthly instalments of £366.66 |
| 13 January 2025 to 16 February 2025 | £560 | 1 monthly instalment of £550 |
If you apply between 17 February 2025 and 25 May 2025 you will need to pay the full amount of the bus pass when you apply.
| Applications received between | First payment | Following payments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 2024 to 11 August 2024 | £85 | 7 monthly instalments of £75 |
| 12 August 2024 to 15 September 2024 | £95.71 | 6 monthly instalments of £85.71 |
| 16 September 2024 to 13 October 2024 | £110 | 5 monthly instalments of £100 |
| 14 October 2024 to 17 November 2024 | £130 | 4 monthly instalments of £120 |
| 18 November 2024 to 15 December 2024 | £160 | 3 monthly instalments of £150 |
| 16 December 2024 to 12 January 2025 | £210 | 2 monthly instalments of £200 |
| 13 January 2025 to 16 February 2025 | £310 | 1 monthly instalment of £300 |
If you apply between 17 February 2025 and 25 May 2025 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 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
Please let us know as soon as possible if your bank details change, by emailing travelsaverinstalments@kent.gov.uk. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of your contract with the council and your pass will be stopped.