2.1 You can use your contactless payment card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London Cable Car, Thames Clippers River Buses and National Rail services where pay as you go is accepted.
Can I use contactless payment on the Elizabeth line?
National Rail fares apply on journeys outside Zone 6 to places like Brentwood, Shenfield or west of West Drayton towards Reading. For example, it costs £27.60 when using contactless between Paddington and Reading at peak times and £12.00 off peak. You can use contactless throughout the Elizabeth line.
How do I pay on the Elizabeth line?
Fares and ticketing
- Contactless pay as you go is accepted throughout the Elizabeth line.
- Oyster pay as you go and valid Travelcards are accepted but not west of West Drayton.
Can I tap my debit card on the tube?
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.
Can I use my contactless debit card on London Underground?
Pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make) is the easiest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.
Can you pay on line with a debit card?
Your debit card will work online. But debit cards are not a good way to pay when you shop online. Credit cards are safer to use when you buy things online: You might have a problem with something you buy online.
How much is Elizabeth line contactless?
Using contactless or Oyster payment, a journey within Zones 1 and 2 costs £2.50; those buying a paper ticket would pay £6.30 (or £14.40 for a day travel card, which covers unlimited journeys between the two Zones).
Can I use Apple pay on the Elizabeth line?
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 much is the contactless ticket on the Elizabeth line?
Using contactless or Oyster payment, a journey within Zones 1 and 2 costs £2.50; those buying a paper ticket would pay £6.30 (or £14.40 for a day travel card, which covers unlimited journeys between the two Zones).
Can I tap my debit card on the Elizabeth line?
Can I just tap my debit card?
Tap or hold your card flat over the Contactless Symbol, facing up, when prompted by the cashier or terminal. Some merchants may ask you to sign for the purchase, or to enter your PIN. Your payment should be completed in seconds.
Can you use a debit card on the London Tube?
There are three main ways you can pay for transport in the city: Oyster card, debit or credit card and Apple or Google Pay; in this article, we will break each one down for you. It's also worth noting that everyone needs to have their own payment method, otherwise, you might get charged more than you should.
Can I use a debit card instead of 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.
Is it cheaper to use contactless on the tube?
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).
Why wont my debit card work on line?
If your debit card is declined, double-check the entered information (if transacting online) and retry the transaction to see whether it was a soft decline. In case you suspect it is a hard decline, check if: The card has expired or is inactive. You have met your daily purchase limit.
Why can’t I pay online with my debit card?
In some cases, banks set a security measure that prevents your card to be misused online. So when you enter your card details on websites, your card prevents you from carrying out the transaction. So you are required to contact your bank and verify that you are yourself authorizing the transaction.
Does Apple Pay work on London Underground?
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. You just need to touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers.
How much does Elizabeth line cost from Heathrow to Paddington?
Ticket and faresTravel on the Elizabeth line costs £12.80 at all times of the day, for a journey to or from Heathrow airport, where that journey starts, ends or goes through Zone 1. Single journey tickets and Zones 1-6 Travelcards can be purchased from airport station ticket machines.
How much is Elizabeth line Reading to Paddington?
£24.40A single peak adult pay as you go journey between London Paddington and Reading will be £24.40 (with the off-peak fare of £10.60). Daily and weekly capping are expected to be introduced in spring 2020.