You can use a contactless card or mobile device, such as a phone or watch, to pay as you go on all our services. Overseas transaction fees or charges may apply for non-UK cards.
Do you need to register a bank card to use it on the Tube?
Do I need to register my contactless debit card, Barclaycard or Barclaycard PayTag with Transport for London (TfL) to use its services? No, but if you sign up for a TfL online account and register your card, you'll be able to view your journey and payments history, and get other added benefits.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card than a 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).
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or a credit card on the Tube?
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless? As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable.
Can I just use my debit card on London Underground?
How do I use my debit card on the Tube?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device).
Can you use a debit card on the tube?
Once TfL announce the official launch, simply use your debit card as a ticket by touching your card in and out at the ticket gate when you get on and off the train, DLR or touch once when boarding a bus or tram and TfL will work out your journeys at the end of the day, where you will be charged an adult pay as you go …
Can I use my debit card like an Oyster card?
Instead of adding money to an Oyster card, you can also use your contactless debit or credit card, mobile phone or other device for adult rate PAYG travel. Find out more about contactless, including valid payment methods and devices.
Can I just use my debit card on the underground?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.
What happens if you don’t tap out with debit card?
If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don't count towards capping.