Do you get charged if you tap in and out of the same tube station?
Do you get charged if you tap in and out of the same tube station? Same station exits If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum fare.
What is the cheapest way to use the tube in London?
Oyster and contactless payment cards For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.
Why is Tube only 10p?
The 10p is a pre-authorisation charge that's taken at the start of the journey - it's basically a way of making sure that you're presenting a valid card at the start before the fare proper is taken. Once you tap out, that's when you should be charged the proper fare.
What happens if you have two contactless cards in the same wallet?
If you have two contactless cards in your purse or wallet and hold it over the reader, the payment will normally be rejected. However, to be safe you should remove the card from your purse or wallet before using it - as you would for any other payment.
What is a daily cap on TfL?
What is a cap? A cap limits how much you pay for all your journeys in one day or week. You can make as many journeys as you like and when all your fares add up to a certain amount, we won't charge you more (your fare is automatically capped).
What is the maximum fare TfL on contactless?
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.
Why have I been charged twice by TfL?
When you use contactless or Oyster to pay as you go, there is a maximum amount of time that you can spend making a single journey on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time for your journey, you could be charged 2 maximum fares.
Can you use contactless twice on 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.
Can TfL affect your credit score?
In addition, it does not affect your credit rating in any way. You have the right to challenge the registration of the debt by making an application to file (dependant on the type of contravention), either a Statutory Declaration or Witness statement, Out of Time.
Can I tap in and out on tube with a debit card?
If your card was issued in the UK on Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or American Express and displays the contactless payment symbol, you should be able to use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London.
What happens if I forget to tap out TfL?
If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don't count towards capping. If you don't touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
How long do you have to pay TfL charge?
You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.
Does TfL charge immediately?
The charge will usually be applied to your account within 3 days of travel. A single charge will be made for each day travelled, as TfL calculates your fares for all your journeys across each day. Find out more about TfL's contactless card service.
Does the tube charge you immediately?
With Oyster you add credit to your Oyster before you travel and fares are deducted from your Oyster card immediately. With contactless cards the total cost of all the journeys that you make in one day is calculated at the end of the day and a single charge is made to your contactless payment card account.
What happens if you forget to tap off?
Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or debit card on TfL?
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.
Do TfL always prosecute?
Decision to prosecute TfL will therefore only prosecute if: a) The evidence shows that there is a realistic prospect of conviction; and b) It would be in the public interest and in the interest of justice to prosecute.
How much is the TfL charge charge?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.