Oyster card is not the only contactless payment card that can be used on London transport. Any contactless payment card such as a debit card, credit card, or prepaid virtual card can be used to perform a contactless payment. The contactless payment is performed exactly the same way as with an Oyster card.
Do I need to register my debit card for Oyster?
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.
Can you use Apple Pay instead of Oyster?
Using a mobile payment to pay as you go is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands. You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services: Apple Pay.
How much is the activation fee for the Oyster card?
£5Oyster & Visitor Oyster card differences – the key factsVisitor Oyster cards you pay an activation fee (£5 in 2023) which is non-refundable. If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster than card?
Does money on Oyster cards expire?
The credit on an Oyster card never expires and anyone who wants to claim back any unused credit and the deposit from the card can do so from selected London Underground station ticket machines (up to a value of £10 – plus any applicable deposit), Visitor Information Centres, or by contacting the customer team.
How much is an Oyster card 2023?
£7Visitor Oyster cards you pay an activation fee (£5 in 2023) which is non-refundable. If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card. This is not a credit to be used against travel, it's the cost of the card now.
Can I use my iPhone instead of the Oyster card?
Once your card is set up as your Express Travel Card, just hold your iPhone or Apple Watch over the yellow card readers on TfL services. You won't need to open Apple Wallet, wake your device or use Touch ID or Face ID.
Do Oyster cards save you money?
It is significantly cheaper to travel in London using an Oyster card than it is to purchase individual tickets for each trip. The only reason you would want to just buy individual tickets is if you are only using public transportation once or twice during your stay.