Can I use my card to tap out at Gatwick?

Can I use my card to tap out at Gatwick? Perhaps the most convenient way of all though is to simply tap in or out using your Oyster or Contactless payment card at the ticket gates.

Can you tap out at Gatwick from London Bridge?

There's no need (or benefit) to buy in advance...... If you have a contactless bank card, that's your best option. You don't buy a ticket in the conventional sense. You just tap in at London Bridge and tap out at Gatwick, and the correct fare will be charged to your account.

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.

What happens if you don t 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.

Why does the tap not work on my debit card?

If your contactless card is not working, it might be because there are insufficient funds in your account or you've reached your daily spending limit. If this is not the case, try swiping the card or using the chip on the card instead. You might simply be required to enter your Chip&PIN for safety reasons.

Is Gatwick in the Oyster Zone?

Gatwick Airport is not be included in the advertised London Travelcard zones; instead it offers customers an alternative way to pay for their travel using PAYG. Season tickets will not be available on Oyster along the extended route.

Can you pick up at Gatwick without paying?

Is there an option to drop off and pick up for free at London Gatwick? Anyone who does not wish to pay the forecourt charge will be able to drop off or pick up passengers in the airport's long-stay car parks with two hours free parking and a free shuttle bus to the terminals.

What happens if I forget to tap out on contactless?

You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare. If you do forget to tap off please contact customer services. To find out more about Tap On Tap Off Contactless visit our FAQ section on the Contactless Portal.