What is the max on Oyster?
What is the max on Oyster? Pay-as-you-go. In addition to holding Travelcards and bus passes, Oyster cards can also be used as stored-value cards, holding electronic funds of money. Amounts are deducted from the card each time it is used, and the funds can be recharged when required. The maximum value that an Oyster card may hold is £90.
Is student Oyster card cheaper?
You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
How many times can I use contactless per day?
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 on how many times you can use a card because it's contactless.
What is the cheapest way to use the tube in London?
Oyster and contactless payment cards For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.
Is there capping on Oyster?
Daily capping Once you have made three bus or tram journeys in a day using your Oyster/contactless card you will pay no more and can travel for free the rest of the day.
What happens if you don t have enough money on your Oyster card?
If you haven't enough money left before you board a bus, you can make one more journey on this bus (but not change buses). This will create a negative balance on your card, and the card will be blocked for travel until you load money again.
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.
Can I use my Oyster for 2 people?
Only one person can travel with an Oyster card at any time. If 2 people are travelling together they need 2 Oyster cards. However another person can use your Oyster card when you are not travelling.
How far out of London can I use Oyster?
You can use Oyster Pay As You Go in London on all suburban trains stopping in Zones 1 – 9 and journeys to: Broxbourne, Rye House, St. Margarets, Ware and Hertford East. Gatwick Airport.