Can two people use the same contactless card on the London Underground?
Can two people use the same contactless card on the London Underground? No, it won't work with the same card. 2.6 Only one person at a time can use a contactless payment card for travel. You may pay another person's pay as you go fare with a contactless payment card only if they are travelling with you and you have paid your fare by another means.
What are the rules on contactless payments?
Because no signature or PIN verification is typically required, contactless purchases are often limited to a maximum amount per transaction, known as a Cardholder Verification Limit (CVM limit). Limits vary between banks.
Why does my contactless card get declined?
There are a number of possible reasons why your contactless payments do not go through. For example because your contactless card or the terminal you are using are not working correctly. Also, from time to time we may ask you to enter your PIN to make sure your card is in safe hands and protect you from fraud.
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 2 people use the same contactless card on the London Underground?
No, it won't work with the same card. 2.6 Only one person at a time can use a contactless payment card for travel. You may pay another person's pay as you go fare with a contactless payment card only if they are travelling with you and you have paid your fare by another means.
Is it cheaper to use a contactless card on the tube?
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.
What is the cheapest way to travel in London Underground?
Pay as you go You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. 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.
How many times a day can you use contactless card?
How many times can you use a contactless card in a day? You can use your contactless credit card as often as you would any other debit or credit card. There isn't a limit for how many times you can use a card because it's contactless.
Can I tap in and out on tube with a debit card?
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.
Can you use the same card twice on the tube?
You'll pay the right fare if you touch in and out with the same card. Always use the same device, contactless or Oyster card to touch in and out. For example, if you touch in with an iPhone and touch out with an Apple Watch or contactless card, you'll be charged for two incomplete journeys.
Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the tube?
Can I pay for more than one person with my contactless Barclays card on Transport for London (TfL) services? 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.
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.