How do I transfer money from my old Oyster?


How do I transfer money from my old Oyster? Transfer your credit or ticket to a new card by phone Get a new Oyster card and make at least one journey with it, then call 0343 222 1234 (Charges may apply). We'll arrange to transfer your credit or ticket to your new card.


What happens to the money on an expired 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 contact the Oyster card?

Your information rights. You can see your journey history by signing into your TfL online account, via the TfL Oyster and contactless app or you can request a copy by calling Customer Services on 0343 222 1234 (TfL call charges).


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.


Can I use a 10 year old Oyster card?

Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services in London when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.


How do I get my money back from my old Oyster card?

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.


What happens if you dont use your Oyster card?

If you want to do it over the phone, call TfL customer services on 0343 222 1234 between 8am and 8pm. For full info on what to do about lost, stolen or faulty Oyster cards, see the 'Refunds and replacements' section of the TfL website.


Is it cheaper to use contactless or Oyster?

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.


How do I claim my TfL refund?

If you travelled using a paper ticket or a National Rail smartcard and want to apply for a service delay refund, call us on 0343 222 1234 Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 (charges may apply). You may need a copy of your ticket during the application process.


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.