Digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay can be used by tapping your smartphone or smartwatch over a terminal instead of a card. There is no extra cost to use contactless features.
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Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.
While contactless allows you to make payments without a PIN, it doesn't mean you can forget it entirely. Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.
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.
What does the RFID symbol on my card mean? The RFID-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.