Is it cheaper to use Oyster card or contactless?
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- Is it cheaper to use Oyster card or contactless?
- Are Oyster cards still valid?
- Who is eligible for an Oyster card?
- How can I check the balance on my Oyster card?
- Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the tube?
- What is the cheapest way to get around London?
- How long does money last on an Oyster card?
- Can I top up Oyster with cash?
- How does pay as you go Oyster card work?
- How much is a tube ride in London?
- Is it worth to get Oyster card?
- How to check my balance on my Oyster card?
- Where to buy Visitor Oyster card?
- Can you use an Oyster card on the DLR?
Is it cheaper to use Oyster card or contactless?
It's publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it's the same price as using an Oyster card. ... Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
Are Oyster cards still valid?
Oyster cards can be used across all TfL services and there are more than 63 million cards currently in use. On top of that, there are more than 41 million 'dormant' cards (which haven't been used in the last 12 months).
Who is eligible for an Oyster card?
You're 18 or over. Live in a London borough during term time. Enrolled at a school, college or university registered on the TfL scheme or on a mandatory work placement in London.
How can I check the balance on my Oyster card?
Re: How do you check balance on Oyster? The easiest way is to go to any ticket machine in a tube station and touch the card on the yellow reader. That will display the current balance and present you with options to add more PAYG credit or a travelcard.
Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the tube?
No, it won't work with the same card. "2.6 Only one person at a time can use a contactless payment card for travel. You may pay another person's pay as you go fare with a contactless payment card only if they are travelling with you and you have paid your fare by another means."
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.
How long does money last on an Oyster card?
The pre-pay money loaded on an Oyster card is valid as long as the card is used at least once every 24 months. If it's not been used during that amount of time the money can be refunded by returning the card to Transport for London - info at the website.
Can I top up Oyster with cash?
The Oyster card is a permanent reusable electronic ticket of credit card size (see image above) which is topped up from time to time by its owner with cash that is used to pay the fares. You can top it up at ticket machines or for standard Oyster cards if you register the card.
How does pay as you go Oyster card work?
An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
How much is a tube ride in London?
London Underground Fares 2021
| Zones Travelled | Single Journey Ticket | Oyster / Contactless Payment Card~ |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | £5.50 | £2.40 |
| Zone 1 & 2 | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| Zone 1 to 3 | £5.50 | £3.40 |
| Zone 1 to 4 | £6.00 | £4.00 |
Is it worth to get Oyster card?
- The true advantage of the Oyster is how much money it saves you on your vacation. The savings add up quickly, and it is well worth it to get a card. The biggest decision you will have to make is whether you want to get the standard Oyster or the visitor Oyster. They both have their advantages, so you will have to decide which one fits your needs.
How to check my balance on my Oyster card?
- You can find out how much money you've got on an Oyster card at ticket machines by holding your card against the yellow Oyster card reader . Or you can check your balance anytime online if you register your Oyster card and have an account. If you haven't already you can do that on the TfL website.
Where to buy Visitor Oyster card?
- London passes with a Visitor Oyster card can be purchased online or in person in London. You can only buy them in person at the London Pass Redemption Centre Desk located at 11a Charing Cross Road London, WC2H 0EP.
Can you use an Oyster card on the DLR?
- Oyster is a plastic smartcard which can hold pay as you go credit, Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. You can use an Oyster card to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground , TfL Rail , Emirates Air Line , River Bus services and most National Rail services in London.
