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Contactless payment

Contactless payment lets an EV driver pay for public charging with a contactless bank card or compatible payment device without first opening an account with the Charge Point Operator. The payment terminal can be built into the charge point or serve several nearby charge points at the same charging site. UK regulations require contactless payment at all public charge points rated 50 kW and above. They also require it on new public charge points rated 8 kW and above that were deployed after 24 November 2024, subject to the exemptions in the regulations. Contactless payment is an ad hoc payment method. It can sit alongside apps, RFID cards and roaming services.

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Ad hoc charging

Payment roaming

Charge Point Operator
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