How do I get my money back from Oyster?
How do I get my money back from Oyster? Simply touch your Oyster card on the yellow card reader on the ticket machine, select Oyster refund and follow the on-screen instructions. You can see the refunded amount due on the screen before finalising your request.
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.
Why has TFL overcharged me?
This could be because TfL combines your daily charges and you've travelled to a zone where the daily cap is above £100 (applicable to a small number of daily caps). Find out what to do if you think you've been overcharged.
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.
How do I cash out my Oyster?
Just touch your Oyster on the yellow card reader, select 'Oyster refund' and follow the instructions. The ticket machine will dispense a refund in cash. By post. Write to TfL Customer Services, 5 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN.
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.
Is it cheaper to pay with an Oyster?
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.
Can you still get Oyster card deposit back?
You now have to pay a £7 fee for an Oyster card, and if you bought yours on or after 4 September 2022, it is non-refundable. Previously, you had to pay a £5 deposit, which was and still is refundable.
Can you get a refund on TfL?
If you used pay as you go or a Travelcard on Oyster, refunds are given as pay as you go credit, web credit or by transfer into your bank account. If you used contactless, refunds are given on the card used. If you used a paper ticket or National Rail smartcard, refunds are made by transfer into your bank account.
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 do I contact TfL for refund?
If your claim is successful, you'll be refunded the value of a single fare for the delayed journey. If your claim is unsuccessful and you believe that you are entitled to a refund, you can appeal by calling us on 0343 222 1234 Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 (charges may apply) or online via our Help & Contacts page.
What happens to money when a card expires?
If the expiration is 07/27, for example, then the card may be used through July 2027. However, expiration dates apply only to the physical card, not the credit card account. That means the account remains open, and any credit card rewards you've accrued with that card are still valid.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster Card or contactless?
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.