How do I link my bank card to Oyster?


How do I link my bank card to Oyster?

  1. In the Oyster App, click Payments then select Payment information.
  2. Click Add payment method in the Bank Account section.
  3. In the pop-up window that appears, select the country of your bank from the drop-down menu.
  4. Select the currency in which to receive your money.


Is it cheaper to use 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 you use your bank card as an oyster?

Any contactless payment card such as a debit card, credit card, or prepaid virtual card can be used to perform a contactless payment. The contactless payment is performed exactly the same way as with an Oyster card. Just tap the yellow card reader using a contactless card at the start and end of your journey.


How many times a day can you use contactless card?

How many times can you use a contactless card in a day? You can use your contactless credit card as often as you would any other debit or credit card. There isn't a limit for how many times you can use a card because it's contactless.


Is it cheaper to use an Oyster or debit card?

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 happens if you run out of money on Oyster?

What happens if my value/credit runs out? If you need to add more value/credit to your Visitor Oyster card you can simply 'top up' at one of the machines in the stations, or by going to one of the Transport for London ticket desks. Any credit you don't use can be kept on your card for use at a later date.