Can I use Apple pay on the tube?


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.


Can I use my debit card on the tube?

Anyone with a contactless debit or credit card can use it to pay for travel in London. It's ideal if you don't have or want an Oyster card. Or if you run out of pay as you go credit on your Oyster 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.


How do I use Apple Pay for public transport?

Pay for transit using iPhone
  1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap. , then tap Transit Card.
  3. Choose a transit card in the list, or search by location or card name.


Why does my contactless not work on the tube?

If you can make chip and PIN transactions with your card but it doesn't work for travel on our services, it may be because: Your card wasn't issued in the UK - some contactless cards issued outside the UK aren't accepted on our services. Your card isn't contactless - it doesn't display the contactless payment symbol.


Can I use Apple pay in Paris?

French citizens can use Apple Pay anywhere there is an NFC payment terminal. With a few exceptions, they are available at the majority of retailers. On the card reader, look for the NFC symbol. Some banks even accept Apple Pay at NFC-enabled ATMs for withdrawals and account access.


Can I pay for London Tube with Iphone?

Using a mobile payment to pay as you go is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands. You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services: Apple Pay.


Can you use contactless twice on tube?

No, you can only pay for one person per journey with a single contactless card, just like with an Oyster card. Find out more about TfL's contactless card service.


Is contactless cheaper than 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.


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.


What is the maximum tube fare?

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.