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.
How much does a student Oyster card cost?
Schools, colleges and universities must register on the TfL Scheme so their students can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. The registration fee is £25 (non-refundable). If your location is outside London, but your students regularly commute from a London borough, you may be eligible to register.
Are Oyster cards free for students?
Children aged 16-17 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
What is the difference between Oyster card and student Oyster card?
What is an 18+ Oyster card? An 18+ Student Oyster photocard works in the same way as a standard Oyster card, but looks slightly different as it includes a photo of you. It also entitles you to some extra discounts.
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or pay contactless?
A contactless visitor Oyster card is excellent for pay as you go travel as fares are capped. This means this may cost less than a physical ticket. However, a standard contactless card will offer the same benefits. However, the visitor Oyster card is perhaps best used by tourists from foreign countries.
Is Oyster card cheaper than card?
The Oyster Card is a magnetic rechargeable plastic card valid for all of London’s public transport. It not only simplifies the payment system, but it is also cheaper than paying for a single journey ticket every time you ride the Underground, bus, DLR or Overground.
How does student Oyster work?
The 18+ Student Oyster photocard enables you to buy Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets at 30 per cent off the equivalent adult weekly and monthly fares. These are for use on: National Rail trains in the London area. the London Underground (the tube)
Who is entitled to free Oyster?
60 or over
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Can you get a student Oyster card if you don’t live in London?
Students who don’t live in London, but who are on a full-time mandatory work placement of at least 14 weeks in a London borough may also apply to the scheme, so bear that in mind if you have a placement year coming up in the future.
How can I get a discount on my Oyster card?
Start using your card
- Take your Jobcentre Plus photocard and Oyster card to any Oyster Ticket Stop or Tube station.
- Ask staff to add your Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount to your Oyster card.
- Add pay as you go credit to your Oyster card.
- Create or sign in to your contactless and Oyster account and add your Oyster card.
How do I put money on my student Oyster card?
You can use Oyster Cards in conjunction with season tickets, or on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can add money to (‘top up’) an Oyster card at various points such as tube stations and Oyster ticket stops. It is then possible to use the card on a pay-as-you-go basis, tapping it onto scanner each time you travel.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
What is the cheapest way to use the London Underground?
Go contactless for the cheapest fare
Oyster card and contactless card users benefit from both a daily and weekly price cap. Don’t forget to touch in and out on the yellow card reader at the beginning and end of every Tube, DLR and London Overground ride to pay the correct fare.
Can I use my bank card instead of oyster?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare.
How much is a 3 day Oyster card?
Choose a £20 Visitor Oyster card which will usually cover a full day of unlimited travel in zone 1-2. Travelling in central London for 3 days? Choose a £25 Visitor Oyster card for unlimited travel in zone 1-2.
Are Oyster cards being phased out?
“There will always be customers, such as children or those who need to manage their finances more carefully, who will benefit from the card.” However, TfL has no plans phase the Oyster card out.
How much is oyster per day?
Price caps for Oyster & contactless card payments, compared to Travelcard prices
| Zones | Oyster daily cap | 7-day cap** |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1-2 | £7.70 | £38.40 |
| Zone 1-3 | £9.00 | £45.20 |
| Zone 1-4 | £11.00 | £55.20 |
| Zone 1-5 | £13.10 | £65.70 |
Can 2 people use 1 Oyster card?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can’t use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can’t lend it to someone else.
What can students get for free UK?
As a student, you’ll be issued a student card from your university.
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- Spotify Premium one-month trial.
- Apple Music one-month trial.
- YouTube Music Student one-month trial.
How long does it take to get a student Oyster card?
The card gives a flat discount of 30% to students above the age of 18 years while traveling in buses and trams. After making an online application and confirmation received from your college, TFL (Transport for London) will issue your card within two to three weeks (14-21 days).
What happens if you only tap your Oyster once?
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.