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French ULYS - TelePeage E-Toll card issues.

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JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 02/11/2023 17:25

Having driven to the south of France this year using the toll autoroutes, I was recommended a ULYS card by a friend for convenience.

I applied online and supplied my bank details by IBAN in order that the direct debit could be collected - according to their website, you only pay for your usage plus a 2€ admin fee. Received the card within 10 days.

Part of the process is a 1€ test payment to ensure that everything is set up ok.
I’ve now received (in French) a rather threatening email saying as ULYS were unable to collect the 1€, they are ‘fining’ me an additional 40€ and if I don’t reply within 10 days, they will be instigating legal proceeding against me! Why they sent the card before the test, I have no idea.

I replied immediately and supplied details of my euro account as I assumed the issue might be because it’s a U.K. account. I received an electronic acknowledgement at the time, but now received a further threat! I’m so fed up, I’m planning on returning the card registered post, if I could only find an address to send it to!

Has anyone else had any dealings or issues with these people? And if so, how was it resolved.

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AttilaTheMeerkat · 02/11/2023 18:59

I found their customer service number if you are calling them from abroad

00 33 97 08 20 160

JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 04/11/2023 16:25

AttilaTheMeerkat · 02/11/2023 18:59

I found their customer service number if you are calling them from abroad

00 33 97 08 20 160

Thank you - really appreciated.

I eventually sent a message via their FB page so I would know whether it had actually been read and got a reply within 24 hours.

Now I’ve actually spoken to a real person and they’ve talked me through how to (hopefully) rectify the issue, I feel slightly more reassured. Fingers crossed!

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