Can I get my deposit back on my Oyster card?


Can I get my deposit back on my Oyster card? If you no longer need an Oyster card, you can get a refund of the initial deposit (the £5 you paid to get your card) AND any remaining pay-as-you-go credit (any money you put on your card via the website or app, or at a station or shop, to pay for travel).


How long does money stay on Oyster card?

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 do I get a refund on my first generation Oyster card?

At a London Underground ticket machine, you can get a refund of up to £10 pay-as-you-go credit. Simply touch your Oyster card on the yellow card reader on the ticket machine, select Oyster refund and follow the on-screen instructions. You can see the refunded amount due on the screen before finalising your request.


Can you get money back from expired Oyster card?

The money doesn't expire so you can give it to a friend, relative or anyone else to use. Or save it for when you return to London. If you don't know anyone who might want to use an Oyster or you don't plan to return to London, you can get back any unused money.


Can I transfer my Oyster card to someone else?

If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can't use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can't lend it to someone else.


How do I transfer money from my old Oyster?

Transfer your credit or ticket to a new card by phone Get a new Oyster card and make at least one journey with it, then call 0343 222 1234 (Charges may apply). We'll arrange to transfer your credit or ticket to your new card.


Can I use a 10 year old Oyster card?

Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services in London when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.


How long to claim Oyster refund?

Before you claim If you do not get an automatic refund, you have up to 8 weeks from your journey to claim. We will not give a refund if you have already claimed 3 maximum fare refunds in the same calendar month.


How do I contact TfL for refund?

If your claim is successful, you'll be refunded the value of a single fare for the delayed journey. If your claim is unsuccessful and you believe that you are entitled to a refund, you can appeal by calling us on 0343 222 1234 Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 (charges may apply) or online via our Help & Contacts page.


What happens to money when a card expires?

If the expiration is 07/27, for example, then the card may be used through July 2027. However, expiration dates apply only to the physical card, not the credit card account. That means the account remains open, and any credit card rewards you've accrued with that card are still valid.


What happens if you don t have enough money on your Oyster card?

If you haven't enough money left before you board a bus, you can make one more journey on this bus (but not change buses). This will create a negative balance on your card, and the card will be blocked for travel until you load money again.


Is Oyster card being phased out?

However, TfL has no plans phase the Oyster card out.


How do I check my Oyster card balance?

What to do? As Oyster for Visitor cards can't be registered, the balance can't be checked on line. You'll need to touch in at a Tube, DLR, or Overground ticket machine which will show the balance remaining on the card, and that balance will remain in situ until used.


Can I get a refund on my TfL Travelcard?

You can get a refund if you haven't used your ticket and you send it to us before the start date. We do not give a refund for used or partly used One Day Bus & Tram Passes, Day Travelcards or single or return paper tickets.