Who is the payment provider for TfL?
Who is the payment provider for TfL? At the moment, the supply of Oyster and contactless payment systems is handled by a supply contract with Cubic, and that contract is currently due to expire in July 2026, having been extended by a year due to upgrade delays to the card readers on buses.
Why has TFL overcharged me?
This could be because TfL combines your daily charges and you've travelled to a zone where the daily cap is above £100 (applicable to a small number of daily caps). Find out what to do if you think you've been overcharged.
What is the TFL maximum fare?
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.
Does TfL charge if you tap in and out at the same station?
Same station exits If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum 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.
Do TfL cameras record?
Answer. TfL uses a network of around 1,000 cameras for enforcement activity on the Transport for London Road Network. TfL does not record continuous footage for a number of reasons.
Does TfL charge immediately?
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.
How does TfL appear on bank statement?
How will Transport for London (TfL) travel charges be shown on my card statements? Your monthly statements will always refer to TfL as either 'TfL.gov.uk/CP' or 'TfL Travel', followed by the type of transaction, 'Charge' or 'Refund'.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster Card or contactless?
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.