Holders of the above National Rail discount railcard can have their entitlement registered on their adult* Oyster card. This then gives them 1/3 off the price of all single rail fares and caps (NR, tube, DLR and Overground). There are no discounts for bus or tram single fares.
How much money lost on Oyster card?
Oyster used to be the go-to way of paying for travel around London, but 66 million of the blue plastic cards haven't been used in at least a year. And while they languish forgotten in drawers, bags and wallets, Transport for London (TfL) has amassed a fortune in unclaimed balances and deposits – now worth almost £400m.
Can I use my Oyster with no money on it?
1. On buses: If you tap your Oyster card on the reader and there is insufficient funds, the card reader will display an error message. The driver may ask you to pay the fare in cash or with a contactless payment card. If you dont have enough money to pay, you may be asked to disembark the bus.
Is Oyster pay as you go?
An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go.
Is Oyster cheaper than cash?
With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.
Do you save money with an Oyster?
What happens when you don’t touch out on Oyster?
If you don't touch in and out correctly using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card, or you don't have a valid ticket, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster than card?
There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster or debit card?
There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).
Does 18 Oyster save money?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocardYou can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
How do I get my money back from Oyster?
Just touch your Oyster on the yellow card reader, select 'Oyster refund' and follow the instructions. The ticket machine will dispense a refund in cash.
What is the cheapest way to use the London underground?
Oyster and contactless payment cardsFor most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.