🚗 Toll Roads in France – Paying by Card, Credit Card, or Cash
At all péages (toll booths) in France, you can pay using cash, debit cards, or credit cards.
💳 Accepted Payment Methods at French Toll Booths
Most major UK and international payment cards are accepted, including:
✅ Visa Debit & Visa Credit
✅ Mastercard Debit & Mastercard Credit
✅ American Express (at most toll booths)
✅ Prepaid Travel Cards (depending on provider)
📌 Note: Unlike in the UK, contactless payments are not widely available at toll booths. A chip & PIN transaction is usually required.
💡 Tips for Paying at Toll Booths in France
🔹 Check with your bank before traveling – Ensure your debit or credit card is enabled for international transactions and check for any foreign transaction fees.
🔹 Always carry a credit card and some cash – As a backup, it’s useful to have an alternative payment method in case your card isn’t accepted.
🔹 Follow the signs at toll booths – Overhead signs indicate which payment methods are accepted:
- 💳 “CB” or “Cartes” = Debit & credit cards
- 💵 “Espèces” = Cash payments
- 🚗 “Télépéage” = Toll badge holders only
For a hassle-free journey, consider ordering a French toll badge (Télépéage tag). This allows you to drive through toll booths without stopping, avoiding queues.
🔗 Order a toll badge via Bip&Go (UK-friendly site)
🔗 Order via Emovis Tag (Popular for UK drivers)
🚗 Special Toll Badge for Motorways in France
To make your journey to one of our luxury holiday villas in Southern France as smooth as possible, we recommend purchasing a French toll badge (Télépéage tag) a few weeks before your departure.
This is a small electronic badge with a holder that you attach to the inside of your windscreen, usually near the rearview mirror where the black dots are located. Once installed, you can say goodbye to long queues at toll booths.
Simply follow the French cars towards the lanes marked with a “30 km” sign, allowing you to pass through at 30 km/h (if the situation permits) without stopping.
🛒 Buying a Toll Badge Without a Subscription
If you only travel to France occasionally, a pay-as-you-go toll badge is a great option.
✅ No annual subscription fees – you only pay for the months you use it.
✅ Automatic billing – toll charges are deducted directly from your account.
Where to order:
🔗 Bip&Go (UK-friendly)
🔗 Emovis Tag (Popular for UK drivers)
🚗 Buying a Toll Badge with a Subscription
Do you travel to France more than once a year? In that case, a toll badge with an annual subscription might be a more cost-effective solution.
✅ Low monthly fees – ideal for frequent travelers.
✅ No need to reapply – always ready for your next trip.
Where to order:
🔗 Bip&Go (Frequent travelers)
🔗 Emovis Tag (Great for regular UK users)
🚀 Benefits of a French Toll Badge
✅ No more long queues at toll booths.
✅ Seamless travel through Télépéage lanes at 30 km/h.
✅ Automatic billing – no need for cash or credit card payments at each toll.
✅ Works on all major French motorways, including those to the South of France.
✅ Options for pay-as-you-go or annual subscription, depending on your needs.
By ordering your toll badge in advance, you’ll save time on your journey and enjoy a more relaxed drive to your holiday destination in Southern France.