What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It’s important that you try to avoid doing this, as you’ll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won’t be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.
Do I get charged if I tap in and tap out at the same station?
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.
Can a contactless payment go through twice?
Being charged twice for one transaction when paying with contactless is highly unlikely. This is because once you’ve placed your card or smartphone on the card reader, the transaction is complete.
What happens if you tap in but dont tap out?
Remember, you need a different card or device for each person travelling. If you touch-in but don’t touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won’t know what journey you made. If this happens, you’ll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the tube?
You can pay for someone else’s travel with your contactless card or device if they’re travelling with you. You need to pay for your own travel with a different card or device. If you have a joint bank account, you can usually both use your contactless cards to travel as each card will be charged separately.
What happens if you touch in and out at the same station?
You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.
What happens if you tap twice at the same station?
It’s to stop people gaming the system. If you tap in at a station, you can’t pass your oyster card back to your mate behind, the system won’t accept two consecutive tap ins. However, it WILL accept them if the two are broken up by a tap out. So to discourage that, there’s a hefty fee involved with doing so.
Can you keep contactless cards together?
How can we help you? No. If you have two contactless cards in your purse or wallet and hold it over the reader, the payment will normally be rejected. However, to be safe you should remove the card from your purse or wallet before using it – as you would for any other payment.
How many times in a row can you use contactless payment?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.
What happens if a payment comes out twice?
If you want to dispute the second transaction you will usually need evidence that you’ve contacted the merchant and tried to resolve the issue before your banking provider will get involved. However, once you’ve done this your banking provider should then launch an investigation and be able to refund you the money.
How much does TfL charge for not tapping out?
up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
What happens if u dont tap out?
Always Touch In & Out
If you don’t touch in and out on every journey you make we don’t know where you have travelled, so we can’t charge the right fare. If this happens your journey is “incomplete” and you could be charged a maximum fare. Maximum fares do not count towards a cap.
What happens if I forget to tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
What happens if you have two contactless applications in the same wallet purse?
If someone has two contactless cards in the same wallet/purse it can confuse the terminal reader and sometimes result in the customer paying twice. To prevent this from happening it is best to take the card out and wave it in front of the reader.
Can you use contactless more than 3 times a day?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.
Why have I been charged 10p by TfL?
When you make journeys with Transport for London, you will be initially charged a 10p authorisation on your card. This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment.
What happens if you miss your station and get down in the next station and you get caught by the TT?
The rule of two stops on Indian Railways means in case you miss the train from your designated boarding station, the TTE cannot allocate your berth to anyone else until the train passes the next two stops or during the next one hour (whichever is earliest).
Should I reach station before 90 minutes?
The passengers shall reach the station at least 90 minutes in advance to facilitate thermal screening at the station. No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,” an order by the Railways said.
Can we get down in another station?
You can get down at any station before the destination station. There is no need to modify the ticket. If you get down at any station after the destination station, then you would be considered as a without ticket traveler. Thanks for reply.
Is Your Tap card still usable if you dont use it once within 30 days?
You must use your card within 30 days to activate the fare. If more than 30 days pass before you use the card, the fare will not be activated, and you will not be able to use the fare. If this happens, you must call 866-TAPTOGO (866.827-8646) to request the fare be reinstated.
Can 2 people use the same contactless card on the London Underground?
No, you can only pay for one person per journey with a single contactless card, just like with an Oyster card. Find out more about TfL’s contactless card service.