Can you go minus on Oyster card?
Can you go minus on Oyster card? All Oyster card balances, both positive and negative, stay forever until the customer cancels the card. This is unlike most other cities in the world where balances expire after a set period. A card with a negative balance may only be reused once it is topped up.
How do I pay my TfL after it declined?
They'll also attempt to take payment using your card details up to 3 more times, on different days, within 30 days of the first one being declined. You can pay any unpaid fare through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234 (call charges apply).
Can I use Oyster card twice?
As flanner says, NO. You have to swipe the card to go through the turnstiles of the tube station, or when you get on a bus. You can't swipe it a second time for the second person without exiting the tube station first - and I can't actually think how it would work on a bus...
What happens if I tap in twice?
You can't pay accidentally—your contactless card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device must be within 2 inches of the terminal for the transaction to take place. And you won't be billed twice, even if you accidentally tap twice.
Can you pay for Oyster with cash?
You can buy one using either cash or your credit/debit card. Although there are a few manned ticket offices in London, the likelihood is that you will buy an Oyster card from a ticket machine. You can also buy them in a few newsagents, which will clearly display a sign in their window.
How much does Oyster charge if you dont tap out?
If you do not tap out your Oyster card, you will be charged the maximum fare for that journey. This this because most fares are based on zone, distance and time of travel.
What is emergency fare on Oyster?
Provided you have some balance on your card (and have your card with you), you can board a bus and receive an emergency fare advice slip, reminding you to top-up. The cost of the fare will be deducted from your Oyster card, taking it into a negative balance, which will be cleared the next time you top-up.
Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).
Do you tap on and off with Oyster card?
Touch your Oyster card in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers to pay the right fare. Only touch in on buses and trams.
How do I pay an unpaid tube fare?
You can pay any unpaid fares through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234.
Is it cheaper to pay by card 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.
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 happens if your card declines TfL?
They'll also attempt to take payment using your card details up to 3 more times, on different days, within 30 days of the first one being declined. You can pay any unpaid fare through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234 (call charges apply).