Buying GuideWays to Pay

EA51 PAYM2 NEYOPT ION

We accept a wide range of popular ways to pay, making buying a private plate even easier!

payment methods

Pay in full

You can pay online using a credit or debit card. No Credit or Debit card fees.

We understand that you may have reservations about entering your payment details over the Internet. Once you have placed your order online, you can call our offices to make payment by credit or debit card. Our office hours are 8.30am - 6.00pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 8.30am - 8.00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9.00am - 5.00pm Saturdays and Sundays. (Closed Bank Holidays)

Alternatively, using our bank details you can transfer your payment directly to us. This can take up to three business days to arrive in our account or just a few hours if you choose your bank's fast-pay service. You can also make a cash deposit at any UK branch of Barclays Bank which we should receive the same day.

You can find out more about how we handle your personal information in these areas (these links open in new window):

Number Plates Finance.

Spread the cost using our pay-monthly schemes

Finance is provided by etika, which offers a suite of finance products that can help spread the cost of your purchase. Finance is only available to UK residents over 18, subject to terms and conditions.

etika (a trading name of etika Finance UK Ltd) is a company registered in England and Wales 07440512 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number: 697658. Company address: WeWork, No.1 Spinningfields, Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3JE. Copyright © 2020 etika. All rights reserved.

To be eligible for finance, you must:

  • Be 18 years old or over
  • Be in regular full or part time employment (minimum 16 hours per week, unless you are retired or a house-person with a spouse in full time employment).
  • Be a permanent UK resident and able to supply a UK address history for the last 3 years.
  • Have a UK bank account capable of accepting Direct Debits.
  • Have no adverse credit history (no CCJ's, IVA's or bankruptcies).

Other stipulations are that:

  • The goods must be delivered to your home address.
  • The deposit must be paid using a credit or debit card.

You will need to complete your finance application online as you will be asked for some sensitive information. Our finance partner will require personal details like your name, address, phone numbers and income. Plus, your bank account and credit or debit card details. They need this information to be sure who's applying in order for the finance company to perform a credit check. To give yourself the best chance of approval, you should always ensure the information you give us is accurate and honest.

The online application form typically takes less than 3 minutes to complete. Your application is then instantly sent to the finance company and they will typically respond with their decision in around 10 seconds. Some applications may take longer to process. If for any reason they can't give you an instant decision we'll send you an email the moment the finance company makes a decision.

Please note that for security measures proof of ID may be required after your application has been approved and your deposit has been paid. This step is to verify your transaction and a check will be done on any ID provided. If your ID fails the check or you are unable to provide a valid proof of ID, we will be in contact with you. Should you need to provide ID you will be notified via email from the finance provider.

A credit check forms part of the automated decision making process and is part of a responsible lending policy.

When your credit application is accepted you will be required to pay a deposit online, using a credit or debit card. The amount of the deposit is shown in the credit summary (displayed on the top left hand side of the screen throughout the credit application) and on the credit agreement itself. Your monthly repayments are collected by Direct Debit.

You have the right to repay all or part of the credit early, at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you are purchasing for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, you are able to secure this private number plate today and transfer it to a vehicle of your choice when you are ready.

We have two transfer options available for you to choose between. You’ll see them when you enter the checkout by clicking “Buy It Now” or you can preview them by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

If you select the 'Do-It-Yourself' transfer service, the Government Certificate and full instructions will be sent by post to you, normally within 5-10 days. You will need to liaise with the DVLA to complete the transfer.

Alternatively, if you select the 'Done-For-You' transfer option, we will liaise with the DVLA to transfer your private number plate to the vehicle when you are ready, saving you the time and hassle. All you will need to do is submit the V5C Registration Certificate details to us, either digitally (using our online portal) or by sending us the document in the pre-paid envelope we will provide. We will email you as soon as the number plates can be displayed on the vehicle.

Please note- While 70-90% of transfer applications can be processed digitally, if you opt for our DFY service and your application does not go through digitally, we will personally hand deliver your documents to the DVLA here in Swansea to by-pass their postal sorting office to ensure a quick and secure transfer process.

Yes, low rate finance is available for this registration. We offer finance with 0% deposit and it will not delay your transfer.

Simply select 'Pay By Finance' during the checkout or you can view the finance illustration by clicking the 'Learn More About My Order Options' button on the Purchase Options page.

Registration marks make perfect gifts and we offer a number of services designed to help you surprise that special person.

Place your order in the details of the person who is paying for the registration mark and give us the lucky recipient's name later in the checkout stage.

The keeper of the vehicle will become the owner of the plate once the transfer is complete. All correspondence from ourselves will be sent in plain packaging. Number plates and presentation certificates can be easily wrapped to give as a gift on the special day!

If you are buying for Christmas read our Christmas Buying Guide

We have two transfer options available for you to choose between. You’ll see them when you enter the checkout by clicking “Buy It Now” or you can preview them by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

Confident? Then choose the DIY option and we'll send you your 10 year V750 Certificate of Entitlement with self-assignment instructions to complete the transfer whenever you're ready.

No-hassle quiet-lifer? Choose DFY and you can relax with peace of mind that your transfer will be taken care of by our experts, whenever you're ready! We can also liaise with your vehicle dealers and assist with moving your other registrations, if required.

Yes! Previously unissued registration marks are valid for 10 years while on a certificate so you can buy now and transfer whenever you are ready in the future. Regardless of which transfer option you choose, you can still opt to delay the transfer.

Yes, we are DVLA Registered Number Plate Suppliers (#3166) and only supply the best quality, road legal number plates. We offer standard flat and “4D Standout” style plates as well as a range of flags and shapes to suit your vehicle.

By purchasing your number plates through us you will only need to supply us with proof of identification since we will already have your proof of entitlement (you will need to supply this to any other number plate seller).

You can include replacement number plates on your order, just enter our checkout by selecting “Buy It Now” or you can preview the plates and available options by clicking “Learn More About My Order Options”.

Please beware that many online sellers of replacement number plates are not registered with DVLA and supply illegal number plates. By placing an order with one of these sellers, your personal & vehicle information may be at risk.

Whenever possible, we negotiate a great deal for our customers. Our Previously Unissued registration marks are already at Rock Bottom Prices offering fantastic value with our industry - leading service.

Understanding that price is a big factor in the decision-making process, we remain very price-conscious, checking daily to ensure that you get more, at the lowest possible price. Super-fussy and ruthlessly efficient, we are always cutting costs and raising quality, to give you the best possible value, in the whole marketplace!

'You cannot make a vehicle look newer than it actually is' This is THE most important rule regarding personalised registrations! Most registration marks have a coded 'age identifier' letter or number, which dictates whether or not they can legally go onto your vehicle. Use our age- check tool by selecting the date your vehicle was first registered (shown on your V5) from a drop-down menu, and registrations which are suitable will be shown by way of a green tick or a red cross

Pay with VISA, Mastercard, bank transfer or cheque. Spread your payments with finance. Finance doesn't delay the arrival of your new registration mark and number plates, only the payments.

We don't offer an exchange or part-exchange service. However, we do offer a free sellers' service if you no longer wish to keep your cherished registration mark. We currently have a list of buyers waiting on registration numbers, if your registration meets one of our buyers criteria or there is interest in your registration, we will contact you. For more information on selling through us, please click here.

Do you really like this registration? Great news! You can secure this registration now and delay transferring to a vehicle until you're ready. There's only one of each registration available.

There's no need to retain your existing registration mark before you transfer your new personalised number plate onto your vehicle. When your new private plate has been transferred onto your vehicle, the DVLA will keep the existing (usually age related) registration number to one side until you are ready to take your personalised number plate off your vehicle in the future. At that point, the previous registration number will be placed back onto your vehicle.

However, if you currently have a private plate on your vehicle, you will need to retain this off your vehicle before completing the transfer if you wish to use it on another vehicle in the duration that it bears another registration mark.

Private number plates are good for advertising, and they can disguise the age of your vehicle(s). They’re distinctive, memorable, and when chosen wisely can make good investments.

We will send you a VAT invoice/receipt for your purchase. In some legitimate circumstances, business related number plates can be a company asset that's a tax deductible expense. If you are unsure, please discuss your plan with your accountant.

Check out our Plates4Business Hub here for more information.

If you have a question that we have not answered, please click here to request a callback (opens in new window) or call us on 01792 477316.