E‑toll payments on the M50 — Dublin guide

Everything Irish motorists need to know about paying tolls on the M50: how E‑toll works, car tag options, prepay & pay‑by‑plate, appeals and staying compliant.

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What is E‑toll on the M50?

The M50 uses automatic gantries and camera detection to record vehicles passing toll points. Payment options include a dedicated tag linked to an account, pay‑by‑plate within a time window, and post‑billing in certain cases. This page focuses on Dublin drivers and practical steps to avoid penalties.

Tag (eTag)

Best for frequent users — automatic low‑friction payments.

Pay‑by‑Plate

Enter your registration online after the trip within the allowed window.

Visitor options

Short‑term accounts or single‑trip payments for non‑local drivers.

E-toll payment lane

How to pay — step by step

  1. Choose payment method: Tag or Pay‑by‑Plate.
  2. Register online at your provider or via official M50 portal.
  3. Top up your account (prepay) or link card for auto payments.
  4. Check invoices and receipts; keep records for appeals.
Driver using app to pay toll

Tag providers and top‑up options

Multiple providers operate in Ireland. Below are common features to compare.

Standard Tag

Low per‑pass cost, account management, automatic top‑up options.

Top‑up & details

Pay‑by‑Plate

*** tag required. Register your plate and pay within the allowed timeframe.

Need help registering

Business accounts

Central billing and vehicle fleets management tools for companies.

Business enquiries

FAQs — common questions

Late payments may incur additional charges and possible enforcement notices. Act quickly — contact your provider or M50 support to resolve within the grace period.

Yes, appeals are processed by the toll operator. You will need evidence (photos, receipts). See Legal information for timelines and required documentation.

Some providers offer loyalty programmes or lower rates for tagged accounts. Compare providers before choosing.

Estimate your monthly M50 cost

Quick calculator — select passes per week and average toll per pass to estimate monthly spend.

Monthly estimate will appear here.

M50 toll points ↦ (Dublin)

The map highlights main gantries across the M50 corridor. Use it to plan your trips and payment method in advance.

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Need personalised help?

Our Dublin support team can advise on choosing a tag, registering vehicles, processing payments and handling appeals. For account issues we can point you to the correct operator contacts.

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