You can buy one using either cash or your credit/debit card. Although there are a few manned ticket offices in London, the likelihood is that you will buy an Oyster card from a ticket machine. You can also buy them in a few newsagents, which will clearly display a sign in their window.
Can I use my card and Apple pay for TfL?
You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card.
How do I pay my TfL rail?
Pay as you go
- TfL Oyster and contactless app. Top up anytime, anywhere and manage your cards on the go.
- Oyster pay as you go. Use an Oyster card to pay as you go to travel on our transport.
- Contactless pay as you go. Use a contactless card or device to travel on our transport.
Can I use credit card to pay bus fare in London?
London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare.
Can I pay TFL with PayPal?
Paypal is on the list of approved card payment devices: tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis…
Can I pay for the tube with Apple Pay?
It's just like using a contactless payment card (such as Oyster). You'll need to touch in and out on tube and rail services, but on trams and buses, you'll only need to touch in.
Can you pay for TfL with Amex?
Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX) MasterCard and Maestro (some cards issued in the USA, Canada and the Netherlands aren't accepted) Visa and V PAY (some cards issued outside the UK aren't accepted)
Can I use a credit card to pay TfL?
Can I pay TfL with Paypal?
Paypal is on the list of approved card payment devices: tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis…
Do UK buses take credit card?
Contactless payment cards issued for Visa, Mastercard and Maestro can be used. Pre-paid contactless payment cards can be used but please make sure they have enough credit on them before boarding. Payments can also be made using Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I use Amex credit card on TfL?
Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX) MasterCard and Maestro (some cards issued in the USA, Canada and the Netherlands aren't accepted) Visa and V PAY (some cards issued outside the UK aren't accepted)
Can I use credit card to top up Oyster?
The Oyster card is a smartcard that allows people to travel around London. The way you use it is by loading credit onto it either with cash or credit/debit card.
Can tourists use contactless on TfL?
Travel around London with a Visitor Oyster cardThat way, you won't have to queue to get one. Pay as you go fares are cheaper than buying paper single tickets. You can also use your contactless debit or credit card to pay as you go on London's public transport, although overseas transaction fees may apply.
Can I pay for the tube with PayPal?
Vodafone customers can now use their PayPal account to pay for their bus and Tube journeys simply by tapping their Android smartphone against a contactless card reader.
Do US credit cards work on the tube?
Contactless cardsYou'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX) MasterCard and Maestro (some cards issued in the USA, Canada and the Netherlands aren't accepted)
Can you use Amex on the London Underground?
Amex Pay makes it fast and convenient to tap on TfL routes since there is no need to unlock your device. You can use Amex Pay on most TfL and National Rail services in London and view your journey history in your online TfL account.