Questions tagged [oyster-card]
For questions about the Oyster card system used to pay fares on London's public transport services.
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Did I top up someone else’s Oyster card?
So I was at a train station, I tapped my Oyster card but it was still showing the previous persons balance. I went to top up thinking it was mine, upon retapping my oyster it said that I initially ...
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Can I see my TFL travel history when I've used contactless?
On a visit to London I used a contactless credit card to tap in and out of public transport.
I know that can look up travel history online for Oyster cards, having done so in the past, but can it be ...
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Collecting an Oyster card refund without tapping in [closed]
I've had a service delay refund approved for my Oyster card today, but I only have 2 days to tap in to collect it. Its a Friday and I'm not travelling for a few days, is there a way I can collect it ...
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What happens if the remaining balance on your Oyster card is insufficient for the route you took?
What happens if you use your Oyster card to get into the tube system and then, when you're trying to exit, find that you don't have enough funds on your card to cover the balance of the journey?
I ...
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How to get from Watford to London and back to airport
I am traveling to London next March with my family (2 adults and 3 children ages 7, 8, 10). We are staying in Watford as we are going to Harry Potter studios. The following morning we are going from ...
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Do automatic refunds of Oyster Cards journey time fines count towards the limit of 3 fare refunds per month?
An upvoted answer on Do you need to take the most direct route with an Oyster Card? inspired me to ask this question.
I do not live or work in the UK and don't have intention to use the Oyster Card ...
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Do you need to take the most direct route with an Oyster Card?
I understand when calculating the cost of a train journey using an Oyster Card, the rate is based on the assumption that you have taken the most efficient route. As a train enthusiast however, who is ...
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Will my Oyster card work on Farringdon to Brighton Thameslink rail?
I am planning to travel from Farringdon to Brighton using National Rail operated by ThamesLink. Can I use my Oyster card for this journey or do I have to buy a separate ticket?
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Which train stations near the Oyster boundary have contactless validators on (train) platforms?
On lines that have a London terminus, which stations have contactless validators easily accessible?
Because of how comparatively cheap contactless fares are, it can be advantageous when travelling ...
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Refund Oyster Card online
I claimed to refund my Oyster card and got an email that says my Oyster card refund has been processed.
Refund payment method: Web Accounts Credit
BUT I think I never provide my credit information on ...
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Pay as you go Or Oyster card
I am planning to visit London for 2 days. I am arriving at Heathrow Airport and will be spending time around Thames (e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge etc). I am not interested in going to any ...
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TfL says I must purchase a new Oyster card after failing to collect Auto top-up
I just checked my Oyster card online that I haven't used in a while and the 'Manage Auto top-up' page says:
Your last Auto top-up request has not been collected. This may be due to a technical ...
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When changing trains when should one use the standalone yellow validitors?
When using Oyster PAYG or contactless for a train journey it is sometimes required to touch out then touch in when changing trains. Sometimes it is obvious as there are ticket gates or no validators ...
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Using oyster card in buses
How are bus rides accounted for when using an Oyster card? London Underground stations have ticket barriers that scan the card on entry and exit, but using a bus the card is only scanned when boarding....
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How to get Web Credit onto Oyster card
I have Web Credit in my account but the only option appears to be to redeem it to my bank.
Can I transfer it to my Oyster card somehow?
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