Can 2 people use the same bank card on the underground?
Can 2 people use the same bank card on the underground? You can use any payment cards linked to a single account, so long as each traveller has their own card. As others have said, TfLs system treats physical card transactions as completely separate from device transactions, even if both are linked to the same bank account.
Is Underground free for over 60?
If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
What is the maximum fare on London Underground?
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 two people use the same debit card on the London Underground?
No. Each person must have a valid ticket for travel whether that's a cash single, Oyster payment or contactless payment. No you can't. I know passing back cards works on some flat-fare metro systems, but the Underground has zonal fares so each person must have their own card.
What happens if you have two contactless cards in the same wallet?
If you have two contactless cards in your purse or wallet and hold it over the reader, the payment will normally be rejected. However, to be safe you should remove the card from your purse or wallet before using it - as you would for any other payment.
Can a contactless payment go through twice?
You can't pay accidentally—your contactless card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device must be within 2 inches of the terminal for the transaction to take place. And you won't be billed twice, even if you accidentally tap twice.
Do I need to register my card to use the underground?
No, but if you sign up for a TfL online account and register your card, you'll be able to view your journey and payments history, and get other added benefits. If you don't register, you can only view 7 days' history.
What is the cheapest way to travel in London Underground?
Pay as you go 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. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
Can I tap in and out on tube with a debit card?
If your card was issued in the UK on Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or American Express and displays the contactless payment symbol, you should be able to use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or debit card on TfL?
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless? As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable. As a tourist in London, it can be worth getting an Oyster Card as part of the London Pass.
What happens if you use a card with no money on TfL?
You may be able to complete your journey, but your card will then be temporarily stopped and you won't be able to use it to make any further journeys until the outstanding amount is paid to TfL. However, you should still be able to use your card with other retailers.