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How much it costs to issue a court claim for money in England and Wales
The court fee for a money claim starts at GBP 35 for claims up to GBP 300. The schedule has seven fixed-fee bands up to GBP 10,000, then a percentage band and a maximum issue fee.
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The bars show the seven fixed bands below the percentage-fee band.
Add claimed interest before picking a band
HM Courts and Tribunals Service bases the issue fee on the amount claimed, including any interest claimed. A claim of GBP 5,000 fits the GBP 205 band. A claim just above GBP 5,000 moves to the GBP 455 band. Source 1 Source 2
The percentage begins above GBP 10,000
A claim for exactly GBP 10,000 still uses the GBP 455 fixed fee. Above that amount and through GBP 200,000, the issue fee is 5%. For example, a GBP 20,000 claim gives a GBP 1,000 issue fee. The official instructions say to round down to the nearest penny where needed. Source 1
The top fee is fixed
The fee is GBP 10,000 for amounts over GBP 200,000. GOV.UK also lists the same fee when the claim amount is left blank. The court guidance provides a method for using an estimated band if the amount is uncertain. Source 1 Source 2
Check the filing channel and later charges
The civil fees schedule lists other charges, including fees for some hearings and enforcement steps. It also gives separate conditions for certain online filing channels. The chart isolates the fee for starting the money claim. Source 1 Source 2