Court Fee Calculator
What will the court charge to issue and hear your money claim? Current County Court rates for England & Wales — and remember, the defendant repays your fees if you win.
Include any interest you’re claiming — the fee is banded on the total. Not sure of the interest? Work it out first.
How court fees on money claims work
The issue fee — paid when you start the claim, whether online through Money Claims / MCOL or on a paper N1 form. It is banded by the total you claim (including interest), from £36 for the smallest claims to £470 at the top of the small claims track.
The hearing fee — only charged if your case is actually listed for a hearing: £26 or £57 on the small claims track. If the defendant ignores the claim (default judgment) or settles first, you never pay it.
You claim the fees back — court fees are added to your claim, so judgment against the defendant includes them. Filing costs you cash flow, not money — provided you win.
Before you pay anything — most disputes settle after a properly worded Letter Before Action, which costs £9.97 with CourtPilot instead of £36+ at court. Try the letter first.