Only one person can travel with an Oyster card at any time. If 2 people are travelling together they need 2 Oyster cards. However another person can use your Oyster card when you are not travelling.
Do I need an Oyster card for each person?
Can families or groups all use the same Oyster card? No, each person must have their own Oyster Card, except under 11s who travel free with a paying adult on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, and some National Rail services – up to 4 children per adult.
Can I let someone else use my Oyster card?
If your Oyster card only has pay as you go credit on it, you can lend it to someone else, even if the card is registered in your name."
Is a Visitor Oyster card cheaper than an Oyster card?
Oyster & Visitor Oyster card differences – key factsOyster fares and caps are the same whether you use a standard Oyster or a Visitor Oyster, a common misconception. For Visitor Oyster cards you pay an activation fee (£5 in 2023) which is non refundable. If you buy an Oyster card in London you pay £7 in 2023.
Can two people use the same card on TfL?
Can I pay for more than one person with my contactless Barclays card on Transport for London (TfL) services? No, you can only pay for one person per journey with a single contactless card, just like with an Oyster card. Find out more about TfL's contactless card service.
How many times can I use my Oyster card in one day?
You can make as many journeys as you like and when all your fares add up to a certain amount, we won't charge you more (your fare is automatically capped). Always touch in and out with the same card or device.
What are the disadvantages of the Oyster card?
Cons:
- A £7 cost applies when you get a standard or visitor card.
- You'll need to top it up in advance of travel.
- You can't use an Oyster card at any station between Reading and Iver.
- Some funds are likely to remain unused.
- Taxis don't accept Oyster Cards.
How much is an Oyster card for a day?
Daily Travel Card Prices
| Type | Day Anytime Price | Off-Peak Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Zones 1-2 | £8.10 | £8.10 |
| Adult Zones 1-3 | £9.60 | £9.60 |
| Adult Zones 1-4 | £11.70 | £11.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-5 | £13.90 | £13.90 |
Can my son use my Oyster card?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Can I use Oyster card for 2 people?
What are the disadvantages of Oyster cards?
Cons: A £7 cost applies when you get a standard or visitor card. You'll need to top it up in advance of travel. You can't use an Oyster card at any station between Reading and Iver.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use an Oyster card?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Can 2 people use the same card on the underground?
You can pay for someone else's travel with your contactless card or device if they're travelling with you. You need to pay for your own travel with a different card or device. If you have a joint bank account, you can usually both use your contactless cards to travel as each card will be charged separately.
Can you pay for 2 people on the tube?
The main difference is that you don't have to top-up your Oyster card with money, the fare is taken from your debit card or credit card the following day. You need one contactless debit or credit card per person. You can't pay for two or more people with one card.
How much is Oyster Maximum fare?
If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
Can my wife use my Oyster card?
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.
What is the difference between a Visitor Oyster card and an Oyster card?
In conclusion, the main difference between Standard and Visitor Oyster cards is that Standard Oyster cards are reusable, while Visitor Oyster cards are disposable. In addition, standard Oyster cards do not come with a daily price cap, while Visitor Oyster cards do.
Can I use my Oyster card for me and my child?
Up to four children under 11 travel free with a fare-paying adult. Your child doesn't need a photocard to: Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10) Buy child-rate paper tickets (unless they look older than 10)
Can my daughter use my Oyster card?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.