Can you top up Oyster?


Can you top up Oyster? You can top up your Oyster card at stations, online and at Oyster Ticket Stops (usually a local convenience shop).


Can you top up Oyster card with any amount?

How much does a Visitor Oyster card cost? A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50.


Can I use my Oyster for 2 people?

Only one person can travel with an Oyster card at any time. If 2 people are travelling together they need 2 Oyster cards. However another person can use your Oyster card when you are not travelling.


What if I dont have enough money on my Oyster card?

If you have a negative balance, you must add credit to clear it before you can use it again.


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).


What is the minimum you can top up oysters?

The minimum top up amount is £5, and top ups must be made in increments of £5. Topping up at Newsagents You can top up your oyster card at many independent shops around London, just like you can at a station. Look out for the Oyster Card sign in the shop window. Why register my card online?


Does my Oyster have money on it?

Usually, the balance is displayed at the ticket gates, but if you missed it, there are other ways to check it. It can be checked online or at the ticket machines. The Oyster website has an option to check your Oyster Card balance. This can only be done for cards that are registered and already in use.


What happens if you run out of money on Oyster?

What happens if my value/credit runs out? If you need to add more value/credit to your Visitor Oyster card you can simply 'top up' at one of the machines in the stations, or by going to one of the Transport for London ticket desks. Any credit you don't use can be kept on your card for use at a later date.


Is there a cap on oyster?

Oyster cards also have a capping system, which can save you even more money. There is a maximum amount that you can be charged on a daily basis (days run from 4.30am to 4.29am the next day) for traveling in different zones. After you exceed that amount in one day, your travel is free for the rest of the day.


How do you put money on oysters?

If you need to add more value/credit to your Visitor Oyster card you can simply 'top up' at one of the machines in the stations, or by going to one of the Transport for London ticket desks. Any credit you don't use can be kept on your card for use at a later date.


Is Oyster cheaper than cash?

Supports cash: If you want to pay for your transport in London using cash, you can buy and top up an Oyster card with cash. This is normally a lot more cost effective than paying for a cash ticket, with the rare exception of a one-off single journey as you have to consider the cost of the Oyster card.