Can I sell back my Oyster card?


Can I sell back my Oyster card? If you no longer need an Oyster card, you can get a refund of the initial deposit (the £5 you paid to get your card) AND any remaining pay-as-you-go credit (any money you put on your card via the website or app, or at a station or shop, to pay for travel).


Is Oyster card free for over 60s?

60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.


Can my son use my Oyster card?

Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.


Can I transfer my Oyster card to someone else?

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 happens to money on an Oyster card when it expires?

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.


How do I transfer money from my old Oyster?

Transfer your credit or ticket to a new card by phone Get a new Oyster card and make at least one journey with it, then call 0343 222 1234 (Charges may apply). We'll arrange to transfer your credit or ticket to your new card.


How much is on my old Oyster card?

You can visit an London Underground station or shop which has Oyster card reading equipment. Given then your card and they will tell you the balance. You can register your Oyster card online using the TfL website. Once registered, you'll be able to view your remaining balance or journey history.


Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or buy a ticket?

You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).


Is Elizabeth line more expensive?

The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1.


Can I use an Oyster card without registering it?

You can use your Oyster card to pay as you go at any time without providing your personal information to TfL. You can also add weekly and monthly season tickets to your Oyster card without needing to register your card or create an online account.


How much is a new Oyster card?

Get a new Oyster card You need to pay £7 and add a minimum amount of pay as you go credit, or a season ticket to your new card to use it straight away. Once you've got your new Oyster card, you can use our TfL Oyster and contactless app.


How much does an Oyster card cost?

How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.


How do I get my TfL refund from contactless?

Before you claim 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.


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.