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Penalty charge notices (parking fines)

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​There are a number of ways to pay a penalty charge notice (parking ticket) issued by us.

You have 14 days from the day after you are issued with a ticket in which to pay at the reduced rate.

Payment should only be made if the notice is not disputed

General information

Cheques and postal orders must be crossed and made payable to South Gloucestershire Council. 

Always quote the penalty charge notice (PCN) number when making payments - this makes sure that the payment is matched to the correct PCN. 

On-line 

You can pay your PCN on-line using a secure facility by credit or debit card. 

Telephone

Call 0845 245 0682 to pay by debit or credit card. You can make a payment at any time. You will need a touch-tone telephone, but most modern phones are of this type. Have vehicle details and PCN number ready. 

In person

By cash, cheque, postal order, credit and debit cards at;

  • Post Office: You can pay your PCN at any post office in the UK 
  • Pay Zone in shops: cash only 

By post

Allow 2 working days for 1st class post and 5 for 2nd class

Complete the payment slip and return it with your payment to:

South Gloucestershire Council
Parking Services
PO Box 2081
The Council Offices
Castle Street
Thornbury
Bristol
BS35 9BP 

Please do not send cash or make credit card payment by post. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.


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