How to pay e toll in sydney

With the introduction of E-Tolls, public transport users in Sydney now have an easier way to pay their tolls. The E-Toll is a new way to pay for the use of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, tunnels, and other toll roads. Instead of using cash or credit cards at a gatekeeper booth or Kiosk, you can use your mobile phone to top up a prepaid account with all your tolls priced according to time and distance travelled. These easy payment options make driving and personal transport easy for Sydneysiders, who haven't resigned to selling their cars and switching to public transport.

Top 8 Sydney Toll Roads

Bradley's Head Road

This road is for people who live in the area and have a Northern Beaches E-Toll account. You don't have to live in the Northern Beaches to sign up for an account and use this road, but you'll need access details such as your street address, suburb, postcode, and suburb code (ABN) because you'll have to top up your account with a prepaid E-Toll payment card.

The Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge is the main Sydney toll road that connects the Northern Beaches with downtown Sydney. E-Toll payment is automatically debited from your prepaid account when using this road as you pass through a tolling point. There are about 15 tolling points on the bridge that operates 24/7.

Lane Cove Tunnel

This tunnel is one of the longest tunnels in Australia and provides a direct link for people travelling between North Ryde, Chatswood, Lane Cove, and Epping or Macquarie Park and Ryde or Cherrybrook in the Lane Cove Valley. There are ten tolling points in each direction.

M1 Motorway

The M1 Motorway runs from Parramatta northwards through the city centre to Homebush Bay and southwards towards Liverpool. You can add your credit card details or an E-Toll account to your mobile phone, so you can use the M1 Motorway without having to stop and pay a toll in cash.

M2 Motorway

The M2 Motorway connects the Lane Cove Tunnel to the Warringah Freeway at Cammeray, linking Sydney's north with central and western Sydney. You can add a credit card or E-Toll account to your mobile phone while driving on this road.

Eastern Distributor

This road is a motorway that links the Sydney central business district with Sydney Airport and the Northern Freeway at Mascot, slicing across the southern suburbs of Sydney and is more than 100 kilometres in length. You must add your credit card or E-Toll account to your mobile phone when using this road.

Anzac Bridge

This bridge is part of the Westlink M7 Motorway and directly links the southern suburbs and the city centre. The tolls on this bridge apply all day, every week. You can add a credit card or E-Toll account to your mobile phone when you drive on this road.

Warringah Freeway

This is Sydney's main south-north freeway linking Waterloo with the Port Botany industrial area and then on to Balmain, Kirribilli, and Chatswood in the north of the city. It is Sydney's primary route for travel from the city to the northern suburbs and north coast. There are about 25 tolls for vehicles across this road.

Ways To Pay E-Toll In Sydney

There are several ways to pay for your toll, including the use of debit cards, prepay, toll calculator app, Paytm, and several other conventional methods.

Prepay

With this option, you don't need to keep topping up a balance each time because it's set up as a prepaid account where you can set how much you want to pay in advance by choosing a certain amount of days or trips in advance. You'll then be charged the tolls until you reach your prepaid account balance. The prepaid option uses an electronic tag inside your vehicle's windscreen.

Pay on the go

This payment option is the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way of paying your tolls with the E-Tolls app, whether at home or on the road. It doesn't matter if you're driving a car, motorbike, or bus. You'll only need to log in to the app and use it to pay your tolls at no extra cost.

The app is designed to work even if you're in the middle of a trip. Most of the time, you'll be charged for a minimum amount of time, such as 30 minutes. After that, BeachLink will automatically debit your prepaid account, depending on your total travel time. There are time restrictions and restrictions on specific routes where you can't use this option.

Prepay at the Kiosk

For those who need to pay their tolls at the booths manually, you can still do it with the E-Tolls app. If you use this method, there's no need to prepay again because you have to pay at the booth after topping up your account to top up your balance again until it reaches zero.

Kiosk payment is helpful if you're planning to take a trip on the M1 or M2 so that you can top up your balance at the booths along the way and then pay at O-Zone Kiosks.

Top up on the go via Paytm

If you want to pay for tolls with Paytm online, you'll be able to do it once you have set up an account with their app or website. You have to register, though, as they require ID confirmation before they can add your details to their system. Otherwise, it won't work.

Debit card

You can use debit cards to pay your tolls at any toll booth where you see a sign that says 'Debit Card.' If you have an App Pass account, it's also possible to use your phone to pay through the E-Tolls app, even when you're away from home or out of range.

The App Pass allows users with accounts or devices with compatible technology (SIM card) for multiple prepaid passes, such as travel passes, park and ride access, and more, designed for people who rely on public transport regularly.

Pay at a vehicle toll booth

For those who don't have an EToll account, you can pay with cash or via prepaid cards at any toll booth. If you have a prepaid card, you'll still need to provide your details at the booth so they can record and debit your account. If you don't wish to add an account, you can top up your account through cash or a prepaid card at the booths.

Pay via the Linktgo app

The Linktgo app allows users to buy a day pass on the go, similar to the prepaid option, except it's not prepaid. You can book your travel via their app or website, which is secure and convenient even if you're in the middle of a trip. You'll have 2 hours to make your payment after booking your trip.

Otherwise, it'll be voided, and you'll have to rebook it again. If you wish to cancel your trip within the 2 hours grace period, you will still be charged the minimum fee of about $4 for that route, regardless of whether you use it.

Step-By-Step Guide For Using An E-Toll Account

Once you've signed up for an E-Toll account, it takes a few simple steps to start paying with your E-Toll account:

Add your credit card information or prepaid E-Toll account

To pay using your credit card: Log into your online account, valid credit card, and expiry date, then click 'Add.' This will add your credit card details to your online account. Click 'Update Details' when asked if you want to update your card.

To add an E-Toll account: When asked to 'Add an E-Toll Account,' click 'Add.' Follow the onscreen instructions, select a prepaid E-Toll account, and enter your details. You will receive a toll notice showing that you have successfully added the account. Update your credit card details if needed.

Set up an automated credit card top-up

Once you've added your credit card details and E-Toll account, log into your online account and click on the Account tab. You will see a new option called 'Pay Auto Top-Up.' Click the 'Edit' button next to the amount, choose your bank, enter your security code, and select an account. You can do this with either your credit card or E-Toll account.

Pay your toll

Now that you've added your credit card details, E-Toll account, or both, you can pay your tolls. Open the app, choose which Sydney toll road you're on, and hit 'Pay.' If you still have some money left in your E-Toll account, it will show on your phone as a transaction remaining. If it's nearly empty, click 'Reset Amount.' The amount will be deducted from your E-Toll account as you drive.

If you pay in advance, you can get a discount

If you prepay for your tolls for a month, you will get a 25% discount. The prepaid E-Toll account is available in Sydney only.

Pay Your Tolls Today And Enjoy Your Ride

If you're planning to drive through Sydney's toll roads, it's recommended that you sign up for an E-Toll account. It's a safe and hassle-free payment method with discounts that can save you money even if you use the road for one month.

You can now choose from various ways to pay your tolls so that it's convenient, cost-effective, and secure. Paying tolls is a common aspect of any car owner's life. If you plan on purchasing a car from a dealership soon, consider E-tolls to make your life much simpler.