Penalty fare on Southeastern

stuckdebt

Hello, two weeks ago i received a penalty fare on my way home from london. I accept that I forgot to buy a ticket and take it as a lesson learnt, but at this moment in time i am unable to pay the fare. it has to be paid by the 26th, but I won't have any money until the 3rd of april.

Any advice on how to go about things? it says that if i dont pay by the 26th then i will be taken to court. :undecided

I am also unable to phone them as I do not have my phone until the 3rd of april either.

Coupon-mad

- Email them? Try Googling for their 'contact us' page.

- Borrow from a friend or relative for a week?

- Send a post dated cheque and a begging letter explaining why.

give_them_FA

Yes, I would concur that a post-dated cheque with a covering letter seems your best solution. They are not likely to take any action if they have your money even if results in a week's delay.

Stigy

They won't take you to court for being late by a few days, although they might add further charges to it. Best bet would be to either do as has been said, or simply call them (IRCAS?) and advise them.

HO87

@OP - You should be aware that as a regular here Stigy has something of an "inside track" (terribly weak pun, sorry) in these matters and his guidance is likely to be on the money - even if he isn't blowing his own trumpet.

stuckdebt

Hello, I paid the fare on the 21st of march.. I have just had a letter in the post dated the 28th march, saying that the fare is unpaid, yet i have my receipt right here. I cant phone them as I am unable to call the 0844 number listed and the number is not on say no to 0870.. any ideas?