Can you keep your Oyster card in your phone case?

Make sure you keep your contactless and Oyster cards separate and not in the same purse, wallet or phone case when touching in or out. If you don't, the yellow card reader may: Not read any card and the ticket gate won't open.

Can you put your Oyster card on your iPhone?

If you are not familiar with Oyster, please read the Oyster card page to bring you up to speed. You can add supported payment cards to Apple Pay and then use your iPhone or Apple Watch to make contactless payments.

Where do you keep your Oyster card?

You could keep the card in an easily accessible area of your bag or wallet, again your choice. 'How do Londoners carry their Oyster cards? ' I keep mine in the wallet in a front pocket of my small shoulder bag.

Can you put your Zip Oyster card on your phone?

There's a TFL Oyster app available from the app store (Apple and Android) but it's for managing your Oyster card, not in place of it. I have it on my iPhone. It links to your online TFL account. You still need the actual Oyster card (or Contactless/ phone pay) to actually pay for journeys.

Can I save Oyster card in Apple wallet?

On your Apple Watch, open the Wallet app. Scroll down and tap Add Card. Tap Travel Card to add a new travel card or tap Previous Card to add a travel card you previously added to the Wallet app. Choose a travel card from the list.

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Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you're in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it's no cheaper than using an Oyster.

What happens if you tap in and out at the same station?

Same station exits

If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum fare.

Do I need an Oyster card if I have the app?

You must have a contactless and Oyster online account to use the app. The app will only work with contactless cards and/or Oyster cards; not Oyster photocards or other smartcards. You can only use the app if your Oyster card shows a 'D' symbol in the bottom left of the reverse side, as shown in the below image.

Can I add Metrocard to Apple Wallet?

On your Apple Watch, open the Wallet app. Scroll down and tap Add Card. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card you previously added to the Wallet app.

What happens if you forget to tap out Oyster card?

Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster - we'll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless - the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.

Are Oyster cards worth it?

An Oyster card may be the most cost-effective option if you are only visiting for a few days. A 7 Day Travelcard is a good option if you are visiting for a week and only plan to visit central London. You can also use contactless payment, which has both a daily and weekly fare cap.

Why is it called Oyster card?

According to Andrew McCrum, now of Appella brand name consultants, who was brought in to find a name by Saatchi and Saatchi Design (contracted by TranSys), "Oyster was conceived ... because of the metaphorical implications of security and value in the hard bivalve shell and the concealed pearl.

What is the TfL maximum fare?

If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

How do I use a TAP card on my phone?

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How do I use my phone as a MetroCard?

To pay, tap your device on the same area where you would normally tap a SmarTrip card. You don't need to open the app or even wake up your phone or use Touch ID or Face ID for it to work — just "tap and go," Metro says (You're automatically signed up for this feature, but can disable it in your device settings).

Do Oyster cards expire?

Unused credit on your Visitor Oyster card

The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded.

Can I add my Oyster card to Google pay?

In theory, the new system should allow the purchase of season tickets as well, by setting up an Oyster travel card within the Google Pay app. By adding a transit card to Google Pay, users can reload funds and purchase tickets from their mobile device, so they can get rid of the physical card entirely.

Can you use an Oyster card twice?

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.

Can you use the same Oyster card twice?

1. Re: Can 2 people share one Oystercard and just swipe it twice? No.... One each.

What happens if I forget to tap out on contactless?

If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless card you'll get the same maximum fare as you would with Oyster.

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.

What are the peak times for Oyster card?

Peak fares - Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) between 06:30 and 09:30, and between 16:00 and 19:00. Off-peak fares - at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.

Can I use my Oyster card to get to Gatwick?

Using an Oyster card on Gatwick Express

You can use your Oyster card to pay for journeys on the Gatwick Express. Simply touch the card on the yellow Oyster card reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria. Remember, you'll get the best price when you buy your Gatwick Express ticket online.