Does TfL refund you if you tap in and out at the same station?


Does TfL refund you if you tap in and out at the same station? You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.


What happens if you get caught bumping the tube?

If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000. Pay compensation for fares avoided.


How do I get a refund on my TfL contactless card?

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


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.


How many times do you have to tap to tap out?

To perform a tap-out, you tap your co-player's arm or another convenient part of their body twice, and repeat this action as many times and as hard as you need to get their attention. (Typically, once and quite softly is enough).


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 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.


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.