Can I check my Oyster card on my phone?
Can I check my Oyster card on my phone? Download the TfL Oyster app to check your balance, add credit to your Oyster card, and buy 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Travelcards. If you have an Oyster card and are a UK resident, you can set up an Oyster online account and top up your card online.
Do you tap oyster when leaving bus?
Visitor Oyster cards, Oyster cards and contactless payment cards are the cheapest way to travel in London. To use an Oyster card, touch the card on the yellow reader at the gates as you enter and end your journey. You don't need to touch out at the end of your journey on buses and trams.
How long is Oyster card balance valid for?
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.
How much is on my old Oyster card?
You can visit an London Underground station or shop which has Oyster card reading equipment. Given then your card and they will tell you the balance. You can register your Oyster card online using the TfL website. Once registered, you'll be able to view your remaining balance or journey history.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster Card or contactless?
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.