Can you use the same card for two people on the underground?


Can you use the same card for two people on the underground? You can use any payment cards linked to a single account, so long as each traveller has their own card.


Can you pay for 2 people on the tube?

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.


Is Underground free for over 60?

If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.


What is the maximum fare on London Underground?

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.


What happens if you tap in with one card and tap out with another?

What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It's important that you try to avoid doing this, as you'll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards.


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 is the maximum contactless limit UK?

The limit for a single contactless card transaction is £100. This is the most you can pay in one go by tapping your card. For anything over £100, you'll need to use Chip & PIN. Bear in mind some merchants could have their own limit under £100.


Can a contactless payment go through 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.