Paying for a taxi in the UK is straightforward, with several options depending on the service. This guide runs through card and contactless, cash, in-app and account payment — what black cabs and private hire typically accept, and how a pre-paid fixed fare keeps things simplest of all.
Key takeaways
- Card & contactless — London black cabs must accept card; many minicabs do too.
- Cash — still widely accepted, handy as a backup.
- In-app — ride and operator apps often charge your saved card automatically.
- Account — business travellers can pay on account.
- Pre-paid fixed fare — settled at booking, nothing to pay in the car.
01 / CARDCard & contactless
London black cabs are required to accept card and contactless payment, and many private hire operators do too — tap or insert at the end of the ride. It’s the most common way to pay.
02 / CASHCash & in-app
Cash is still widely accepted and useful as a backup. With ride or operator apps, payment is often automatic — your saved card is charged when the trip ends, with a receipt emailed.
03 / ACCOUNTAccount & pre-payment
Business travellers can often pay on account, consolidating trips into one invoice. Simplest of all is a pre-paid fixed fare, settled when you book — so there’s nothing to sort at the end of the journey.
04 / RUSHXOPaying with Rushxo
Rushxo offers fixed fares you can pay on booking, on account or on the day, with a receipt for expenses or claims — clear, flexible and agreed in advance, with no meter surprises.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How do you pay for a taxi in the UK?
By card or contactless, cash, in-app, or on account. London black cabs must accept card and contactless, and many minicabs do too. Simplest of all is a pre-paid fixed fare settled at booking, so there’s nothing to pay in the car.
Do London taxis take card?
Yes — London black cabs are required to accept card and contactless payment, and many private hire operators accept card and app payment as well.
Can I still pay cash?
Yes — cash is still widely accepted and useful as a backup, though card, contactless and app payments are now the most common.
How does app payment work?
With ride or operator apps, your saved card is usually charged automatically when the trip ends, and a receipt is emailed — so there’s no handling of payment in the car.
Can I pay for a taxi on account?
Often yes — business travellers can pay on account, consolidating journeys into a single invoice, which is convenient for regular or company travel.
How do I pay Rushxo?
Rushxo offers fixed fares you can pay on booking, on account or on the day, with a receipt for expenses or claims — agreed in advance with no meter surprises.
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