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How to pay for your passport

Summary: You can pay using a credit card, a cheque, a postal order or cash if you are attending a regional Passport Office.   

You can pay for a passport application using the following methods;

- by credit card or debit card

- cheque or

- postal order.

- Cash, if you are applying in person.

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Please note, do not send cash in the post.

Who do you make cheques payable to?

Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to Identity and Passport Service.

You also need to write the barcode number from the front of the application form on the back of the cheque or postal order.

Please note, if your cheque is not cleared by your bank the passport will be cancelled and will no longer be valid for identity and travelling purposes.

Payment using the Post Office Check and Send service
 
If you use the Post Office Check and Send service you can pay using the following methods,
- by cash,
- credit card or debit card.

Please note that the post office will charge you an extra fee for the Check and Send  service.

Does everyone pay the passport fee?
 
No if you are born on or before 2 September 1929 the passport fee is waived, therefore your passport application will be free.
Who should you make your cheque or postal order payable to?
Her Majesty’s Passport Office