You can get a refund if you haven't used your ticket and you send it to us before the start date. We do not give a refund for used or partly used One Day Bus & Tram Passes, Day Travelcards or single or return paper tickets.
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Transport for London (TfL) aims to provide refunds within 10 working days. There are instances, such as complex claims or a large volume of claims arriving at once, when this is not always possible.
If your claim is successful, you'll be refunded the value of a single fare for the delayed journey. If your claim is unsuccessful and you believe that you are entitled to a refund, you can appeal by calling us on 0343 222 1234 Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 (charges may apply) or online via our Help & Contacts page.
Ticket refund for cancelled or missed flightRegardless whether you cancel your flight months in advance, or you miss it due to some unforeseen issue on the way to the airport, you have a right to the same refund of taxes and fees from the airline.
The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded.
If you still feel you've been incorrectly charged, you'll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you. If you've been charged a maximum fare because you've touched in with one card and touched out with another, we're only able to refund the charge that applied to your Barclays debit card or Barclaycard.
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.
If a customer prefers to speak to an advisor, TfL has a telephone line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The telephone number is 0343 222 1234 and all calls will be charged at a local rate – which is often free on many tariffs. Alternatively, TfL's online tools allow customers to self-serve with minimal effort.
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. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.