Does student Oyster get discount on pay as you go?
Does student Oyster get discount on pay as you go? The 18+ Student Oyster photocard can be used to purchase discounted weekly and monthly season tickets. It cannot be used for discounted pay as you go journeys. There is an application fee and the 30% discount can only be applied to travelcards or season tickets.
How to get a student discount card?
To get access to student ID discounts in the USA, you'll first need to apply for a free NUS card from your university to prove that you're a student at one of the educational institutions in the US. Students can also apply for the NUS card online.
Does a 12 year old need an Oyster?
Unaccompanied children aged 11 to 15 years must get an 11-15 Zip Oyster Photo card to travel free on buses and trams and at child rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground services using an Oyster card (see Oyster Photocard section below).
How to get 30% off student Oyster?
Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
What is the discount for 18+ student Oyster card?
All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 and over may be eligible for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which provides a 30 per cent travel discount on most Transport for London (TfL) services.
Is London transport free for students?
If you are under the age of 19 and in full time Education in the UK, you may qualify for the 16+ Student Oyster Card, which will entitle you to free transport on London buses and trams and allow you to purchase Travelcards at a child's rate.
What are peak times for Oyster pay as you go?
Peak. Monday–Friday 6.30am–9.30am and from 4pm–7pm. If you travel into central London (zone 1) from an outer zone, there is no afternoon peak fare. The off-peak fare is charged.
Which Oyster card is cheapest?
Pay as you go (PAYG) Oyster card: an overview The PAYG Oyster card is the cheapest and most flexible way to pay for travel, especially if your visit to London is between 1–5 days. Even if it's only for a few journeys, it's much cheaper than paying the full cash fare.
Who is entitled to free Oyster card?
60+ London Oyster photocard This photocard gives those aged 60 or over living in a London borough: free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in 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.
Can you get Oyster card on your phone?
You must have a contactless and Oyster online account to use the app. The app will only work with contactless cards and/or Oyster cards; not Oyster photocards or other smartcards. You can only use the app if your Oyster card shows a 'D' symbol in the bottom left of the reverse side, as shown in the below image.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or pay as you go?
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.