The advantages of an Oyster card are that you can top up your credit online and add an electronic 7 Day Travelcard onto the card. You can also get an Oyster card before you arrive in London if you live in the UK. If you do not live in the UK, you can still get an Oyster card but only when you arrive in London.
What does an Oyster card allow you to do?
If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the IFS Cable Car, London Overground and National Rail services in London. You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services but these journeys do not count towards daily caps.
What are the benefits of the Oyster card?
How much money can an Oyster card hold?
Oyster card
| Location | London, England |
|---|---|
| Manager | Transport for London |
| Currency | Pound sterling (£90 maximum load) |
| Stored-value | Pay-as-you-go |
| Credit expiry | None |
Can I use my Oyster for 2 people?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can't use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can't lend it to someone else.