How do I pay an unpaid tube fare?


How do I pay an unpaid tube fare? You can pay any unpaid fares through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234.


Can two people use the same card on tube?

No. Each person must have a valid ticket for travel whether that's a cash single, Oyster payment or contactless payment. No you can't. I know passing back cards works on some flat-fare metro systems, but the Underground has zonal fares so each person must have their own card.


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.


What happens if you forget to tap out TFL?

If you don't touch in and out correctly using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card, or you don't have a valid ticket, you may be charged a penalty fare.


What happens if I tap in twice?

You can't pay accidentally—your contactless card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device must be within 2 inches of the terminal for the transaction to take place. And you won't be billed twice, even if you accidentally tap twice.


Can TfL affect your credit score?

In addition, it does not affect your credit rating in any way. You have the right to challenge the registration of the debt by making an application to file (dependant on the type of contravention), either a Statutory Declaration or Witness statement, Out of Time.


How do I track my TfL charges?

For the travel and payment history of the past seven days, you may consult the records without registration: https://contactless.tfl.gov.uk/UnregisteredCustomer/Show. Otherwise, you can create a TfL account and register your card there: https://accounts.tfl.gov.uk/Register.


How do I pay my unpaid TfL charge?

You can pay any unpaid fare through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234 (call charges apply).


How long do you have to pay TfL charge?

You can pay in advance, on the day of travel or by midnight of the third day after travel.


Are there ticket inspectors on the tube?

The London Underground is a public transport system. it is therefore morally ambivelent with no concept of good or evil. Yes there are. As others have noted they usually do checks on passengers leaving the station, often near the escalators.


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.


Do TfL always prosecute?

Decision to prosecute TfL will therefore only prosecute if: a) The evidence shows that there is a realistic prospect of conviction; and b) It would be in the public interest and in the interest of justice to prosecute.


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 is the maximum charge for 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.