Is EC2Y in the Congestion Zone?
EC2Y is inside the Congestion Charge Zone. The £15.00 daily charge applies when driving here.
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat–Sun 12pm–6pm · Not on bank holidays
Is EC2Y in the Congestion Charge Zone?
EC2Y (Barbican & Moorgate) is inside the London Congestion Charge Zone. The £15.00 daily charge applies when driving in this postcode during operating hours.
When does the charge apply?
The CCZ operates on the following schedule — the charge applies automatically if you drive within the zone during these times:
- Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
- Bank holidays: No charge
- 25 December – 1 January: No charge
How to pay the congestion charge for EC2Y
You must pay by midnight on the day of travel. Options include:
- TfL website — tfl.gov.uk/congestion-charge
- TfL app — available on iOS and Android
- Phone — 0343 222 2222 (charges apply)
- Auto Pay — register your vehicle for a reduced rate of £10.50/day (15% discount)
Failure to pay results in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) of £180, reduced to £90 if paid within 14 days.
Exemptions and discounts in EC2Y
Certain vehicles are exempt from or eligible for discounts on the congestion charge regardless of where they drive in EC2Y:
- Zero-emission electric vehicles — 100% discount (registration required)
- Disabled Blue Badge holders — 100% discount (registration required)
- Residents living within the CCZ — 90% discount
- NHS vehicles and staff in qualifying roles — contact TfL for details
Check a specific address in EC2Y
While the centre of EC2Y is inside the CCZ, boundaries within a postcode can vary. Use the checker above to verify any specific address, road, or building in the Barbican & Moorgate area.