Can you get money back from expired Oyster card?
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.
Why has my Oyster card been Cancelled?
If your card has failed revenue inspections or we have detected suspicious travel, we may stop it from further use.
Do over 60s get free bus travel in England?
If you live in England or Wales In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Do Oyster cards get deactivated?
There is no expiry date on Oyster cards.
What happens to money on an Oyster card when it expires?
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 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 reactivate an old Oyster card?
You just have to ask a member of staff at a station to reactivate it for you as travellers cannot do that themselves. It's only if you returned the card for a refund of the deposit/credit that you have to get a new card.
How much is on my old Oyster card?
You can visit an London Underground station or shop which has Oyster card reading equipment. Given then your card and they will tell you the balance. You can register your Oyster card online using the TfL website. Once registered, you'll be able to view your remaining balance or journey history.
Can you still get Oyster card deposit back?
You now have to pay a £7 fee for an Oyster card, and if you bought yours on or after 4 September 2022, it is non-refundable. Previously, you had to pay a £5 deposit, which was and still is refundable.
Can I transfer money from Oyster to Oyster?
You can choose to transfer any pay as you go balance or Travelcards to another Oyster card. To do this you will need to have details of the new Oyster card and you will need to physically have the new Oyster card for the transfer to be completed as you need to touch in as part of a journey for the transfer to complete.
Is the 60 Oyster card under threat?
Since June 2020, older Londoners have not been able to use their Older Persons' Freedom Pass or their 60+ Oyster card between 04:30am and 09:00am on weekday mornings. Since then older Londonder's travel concessions have become increasingly under threat.
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.
What happens when my 60+ Oyster card expires?
When your 60+ London Oyster photocard expires you may be eligible for a Freedom Pass. If you agreed to share your data with London Councils when you applied for your 60+ London Oyster photocard, they'll send you a letter to confirm your name and address.
How much money is on unused Oyster cards?
London Underground: Half a Billion Pounds Left on Unused Oyster Cards. There are over 82 million Oyster cards which haven't been used in at least a year. New data has revealed that Londoners have racked up a total of over £550 million in unspent Oyster card credit.
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.
How do I claim my TfL refund?
If you travelled using a paper ticket or a National Rail smartcard and want to apply for a service delay refund, call us on 0343 222 1234 Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 (charges may apply). You may need a copy of your ticket during the application process.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster Card or contactless?
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.