Can I pay with debit card on London Tube?


Can I pay with debit card on London Tube? If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.


Can two people use the same bank card on tube?

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.


How to use London tube without Oyster card?

You can use a contactless card or mobile device, such as a phone or watch, to pay as you go on all our services. Overseas transaction fees or charges may apply for non-UK cards.


Can I get on the tube with no money in my account?

You'll need to make sure you have enough available funds in your account to cover the cost of your fare. You can check your account balance using Barclaycard online servicing. Once logged in, you can set up alerts to help you manage your account with ease.


Can I just use a contactless card for London Underground?

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.


Do pensioners pay on London Underground?

If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.


Can I use Apple pay on the tube?

You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card.


Is it cheaper to use contactless or Oyster?

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.


Is London Underground free for over 60s?

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.


Can you use your debit card on TfL with no money?

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.


What is the maximum fare on the tube?

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 I tap my debit card on the tube?

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.


How much is a day Travelcard in London?

Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).


What is the cheapest way to use the London Underground?

1. Get an Oyster card. As you move around London you will spot locals tapping something against a yellow card reader at the underground turnstiles, on buses, trams, and even on the Thames Clipper Uber boat. This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard.