What happens if you don't have enough money for TfL?


What happens if you don't have enough money for TfL? If you can't pay an unpaid fare on your card through TfL, they'll try to take the payment the next time you touch in to make a journey or touch your card on a revenue inspector's device.


Why does TfL charge 10p?

When using your card via contactless, Apple Pay or Google Pay, customers are sometimes charged 1p or 10p as part of an authorisation check. Companies issue this authorisation check to ensure the card is valid and has funds available.


What happens if a contactless payment is declined?

If your contactless payments are repeatedly denied even after a Chip & PIN input, however, there's either a problem with your card or a problem with the store. Perhaps a malfunction of sorts, or it has expired, or there's an issue with your account.


Is TfL free for under 11?

Up to four children under 11 travel free with a fare-paying adult. Your child doesn't need a photocard to: Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10) Buy child-rate paper tickets (unless they look older than 10)


Is TfL free for 10 year olds?

Children under the age of 11 also travel free on London Underground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), overground and TFL rail without a ticket if they're accompanied by a paying adult. Up to 4 children can travel for free with an adult that has a valid ticket.


Do 13 year olds pay on London Underground?

Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. 16 and 17 year olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.


How do I pay an unpaid TfL fare?

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


Does TfL have a daily cap?

Daily cap. A daily cap is calculated over 24 hours for pay as you go journeys that start at 04:30 and end on 04:29 the next day.


What is the maximum fare on 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.


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.


What is a Penalty Fare letter TfL?

A Penalty Fare Notice is issued when a passenger travelling on a TfL service fails to produce on demand a valid authority to travel when required to do so by an authorised person. Penalty Fare Notices are issued in lieu of taking criminal prosecution following fare evasion in.


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.


What happens if you have insufficient funds for TfL?

If you can't pay an unpaid fare on your card through TfL, they'll try to take the payment the next time you touch in to make a journey or touch your card on a revenue inspector's device.