HMRC AMAP guide

HMRC AMAP Rates 2026-27

Rate tiers and use cases for UK mileage reimbursement.

This 2026-27 HMRC AMAP guide focuses on Approved Mileage Allowance Payments for United Kingdom. The key detail is not just the headline rate, but whether your journey stays within the main threshold or moves into the lower post-threshold tier for cars and vans.

At a glance

Country: United Kingdom

Tax year: 2026-27

Scenarios covered: 3

Primary rates

Business / Car: 0.450/mi -> 0.250/mi

Business / Motorcycle: GBP 0.240/mi

Business / Bicycle: GBP 0.200/mi

Official sources

Current rate reference

Business / Car

First 10,000 miles (up to 10,000 mi) · GBP 0.450/mi; Over 10,000 miles · GBP 0.250/mi

Source: GOV.UK AMAP rates

Business / Motorcycle

Motorcycle rate · GBP 0.240/mi

Source: GOV.UK AMAP rates

Business / Bicycle

Bicycle rate · GBP 0.200/mi

Source: GOV.UK AMAP rates

Year-over-year comparison

Business / Car

No rate change versus the previous published year.

Business / Motorcycle

No rate change versus the previous published year.

Business / Bicycle

No rate change versus the previous published year.

How to use this rate page

- Check whether the vehicle is a car, motorcycle, or bicycle before quoting the rate.

- For cars and vans, watch the first-threshold split before estimating totals.

- Use the UK calculator or relief tool when you need an estimate rather than a reference table.

Practical notes

AMAP guidance is often used for employee reimbursement planning, but recordkeeping still matters for any claim or policy review.

If your employer reimburses less than the approved amount, mileage allowance relief may still be relevant.

Rate guide FAQ

What does the 2026-27 rate cover on this page?

This page covers Business / Car, Business / Motorcycle, Business / Bicycle for United Kingdom using the published 2026-27 rate set tied to the listed source link.

Should I use the HMRC AMAP Rates 2026-27 page or the calculator?

Use this page when you want the published reference rate and source context. Use the calculator when you want a total estimate based on distance, year, and scenario selection.

What records should I keep with the 2026-27 rate?

Keep trip date, destination, purpose, and distance records, plus any policy or filing notes that explain why this rate applies to the claim.

How does 2026-27 compare with 2025-26?

Use the year-over-year comparison section on this page to see whether the rate changed from 2025-26 and whether the tier structure stayed the same.