Do I have to tap in again if I change trams?


Do I have to tap in again if I change trams? Unlike National Rail, Underground and DLR you only need to touch in when using Oyster on buses and trams. This is because there is only one flat fare wherever you go, regardless of whether you travel one stop or the whole length of the route.


Is TfL free for over 60s?

The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.


What is the TFL maximum 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.


What happens if you tap two cards at once?

You won't get charged twice if you accidentally tap two cards on a reader at once – but you might find the payment goes from a different card to the one you want.


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.


Does TfL have a daily cap?

Daily cap. A daily cap is calculated over 24 hours for pay as you go journeys that start at 04:30 and end on 04:29 the next day.


What happens if you forget to tap out Manchester tram?

your journey will be incomplete (you have up to 2 hours to complete a single journey) we will automatically complete it and the incomplete journey fare (currently set at the maximum single fare of £4.60) will be charged to your account. charges for incomplete journeys do not count towards the daily or weekly cap.


Why did the bus only charge me 10p?

Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.


What happens if I forget to tap out on contactless?

You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare. If you do forget to tap off please contact customer services. To find out more about Tap On Tap Off Contactless visit our FAQ section on the Contactless Portal.


What do I do if TfL overcharged me?

If you still feel you've been incorrectly charged, you'll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you. If you've been charged a maximum fare because you've touched in with one card and touched out with another, we're only able to refund the charge that applied to your Barclays debit card or Barclaycard.


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 I use TfL with no money?

Unpaid fares Sometimes your card may be accepted by our card readers, but the payment is declined by your card issuer. If this happens: You've made a journey that you've not paid for. You won't be able to use your card again to travel until the unpaid fare has been paid.