Does TfL charge immediately?


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.


What is the maximum fare on TfL?

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.


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.


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.


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.


Why did TfL charge me 10p?

Why do I have a £0.10 charge from Transport for London (TfL)? When you use your Starling card on public transport (like TfL) - they'll do a card check, which will show a small payment of £0.10. They'll update the amount once they work out your fare after a few days.


How long does it take for TfL to charge your card?

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.


What happens if you don t have enough money in your account for TfL?

You may be able to complete your journey, but your card will then be temporarily stopped and you won't be able to use it to make any further journeys until the outstanding amount is paid to TfL. However, you should still be able to use your card with other retailers.


How do I get my TfL refund from contactless?

Before you claim Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster - we'll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless - the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.