Apply for Tax-Free Childcare
Use this service to apply for a childcare account.
You can use your account to pay your childcare provider.
You’ll need your details (and your partner’s, if you have one), including your:
It takes 20 minutes to apply.
You can pay your provider with money from your account once the money is shown as ‘cleared funds’. Payments should show in your provider’s account within 24 hours, depending on their bank.
As part of your application, you’ll find out if you’re eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. If you live in England, you’ll also find out if you’re eligible for 30 hours free childcare. You may find out straight away, but it can take up to 7 days.
You may be entitled to help from the Government towards your child care costs. Please click on the link below to register