Do you get money for returning Oyster card?
Do you get money for returning Oyster card? If you no longer need an Oyster card, you can get a refund of the initial deposit (the £5 you paid to get your card) AND any remaining pay-as-you-go credit (any money you put on your card via the website or app, or at a station or shop, to pay for travel).
Can money be taken from an expired card?
As soon as your debit card has expired, you will have to get a new one if you want to withdraw your money. This actually stands as a key security measure.
How long does money stay on Oyster card?
Unused credit on your Visitor Oyster card The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded.
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card?
It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard or single tickets with cash. Oyster cards have a daily price cap – once you reach this limit, you won't pay for any additional journeys (excluding Thames Clippers River Bus where there is no capping).
Can I transfer my Oyster card to someone else?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can't use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can't lend it to someone else.
What happens to money on an Oyster card when it expires?
The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded.
How do I get money off my broken Oyster card?
A damaged card could be cracked, scratched or bent. We will transfer any pay as you go credit or ticket to your replacement photocard. If we can't transfer your credit or ticket, we might refund you instead. While you are waiting for the replacement card to arrive, you will need to pay for your travel.
How long to claim Oyster refund?
Before you claim If you do not get an automatic refund, you have up to 8 weeks from your journey to claim. We will not give a refund if you have already claimed 3 maximum fare refunds in the same calendar month.
How much is a new Oyster card?
Get a new Oyster card You need to pay £7 and add a minimum amount of pay as you go credit, or a season ticket to your new card to use it straight away. Once you've got your new Oyster card, you can use our TfL Oyster and contactless app.
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...
How long does it take to get a refund from TfL?
Transport for London (TfL) aims to provide refunds within 10 working days. There are instances, such as complex claims or a large volume of claims arriving at once, when this is not always possible.
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 are the disadvantages of the Oyster card?
Cons: A £7 cost applies when you get a standard or visitor card. You'll need to top it up in advance of travel. You can't use an Oyster card at any station between Reading and Iver.
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.