There are two types of Oyster card. If you buy in London you get the standard Oyster card. If you buy outside London, including airport trains and National Express coaches, overseas agents and online you will get a Visitor Oyster card.
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What are the different types of Oyster cards?
There are 2 different types of Oyster Cards: a Visitor Oyster Card and a Regular Oyster Card. They function in essentially the same way, but with a few key differences. For example, both cards operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, but only the Regular Oyster Card can also load travelcards, which are 1 or 7 day passes.
Is Visitor Oyster card worth it?
Great value. Pay as you go fares are cheaper than buying a paper single ticket or Day Travelcard. Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped).
Is Visitor Oyster card cheaper?
A Visitor Oyster card is cheaper to buy (£5) than a regular Oyster card (£7). It’s more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard with cash. Oyster cards have a daily price cap – once you reach this limit, you won’t pay for any additional journeys (excluding Thames Clippers River Bus where there is no capping).
How does Oyster card work for tourists?
A Visitor Oyster card is a smartcard that’s pre-loaded with pay as you go credit. You can use it to pay for travel on public transport in London. Visitor Oyster cards are only available to buy before you arrive in London. They’re great value and can save you time as you won’t have to queue for a ticket.
What type of Oyster card do I need?
There are two types of Oyster card. If you buy in London you get the standard Oyster card, if you buy outside London including airport trains and National Express coaches, overseas agents and you will get a Visitor Oyster card.
Do Oyster cards cover all zones?
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.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
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.
Is Oyster card cheaper than tap and go?
Oyster card compared with Contactless payment cards + Travelcard – which is cheapest? As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period.
How much does a 7 day Oyster card cost?
You need to pay £7 for an Oyster card. If you got your card on or after 4 September 2022, the fee is non-refundable. If you got your Oyster card before 23 February 2020, you can get your £5 refunded when you don’t need your card anymore.
How much should you put on an Oyster card?
The £5 deposit for the regular Oyster card is refundable if you, Andy, want to hand in the cards at the end of your stay, but you can keep them until next trip or lend them to a friend for use in the Smoke.
Is an Oyster card worth it for 3 days?
If you’re visiting London for 3 days or less, the best option is to get the Oyster Card, as it is the most cost-effective system. For stays of over 4 days, we recommend getting the 7-day Travelcard, since it is cheaper than getting 7 x 24-hour travelcards.
Do Visitor Oyster cards expire?
The Visitor Oyster card is not stamped with a start or expiry date which means you can start using it whenever you want and any remaining credit can be used during any future trips to London.
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.
How far out of London can you use an Oyster card?
Here is a rail and tube map for Oyster use. No. Oyster cards are only useable within the TFL zones and down to Gatwick. No Oyster Card is a London specific product and can only be used on National Rail services in the Greater London area plus a few specific routes outside.
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.
Can I use my debit card as an 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. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Is the bus free with Oyster card?
If you have a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and live in London, you get free travel on buses and trams. If you live outside London, you get 50% off adult fares.
Can I use my phone instead of Oyster card?
Oyster is a physical card, not an app. You need one for everyone (maybe not for your daughter depending on age). If you have contactless cards or access to Apple or Android Pay you can use those instead of Oysters.
What happens if you get caught using someone else’s Oyster card?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000.