If you need to add more value/credit to your Visitor Oyster card you can simply ‘top up’ at one of the machines in the stations, or by going to one of the Transport for London ticket desks. Any credit you don’t use can be kept on your card for use at a later date.
Can I put money on my Oyster card online?
If you have an Oyster card and are a UK resident, you can set up an Oyster online account and top up your card online. You can’t top up your Visitor Oyster card online.
Can you check your Oyster balance online?
Or you can check your balance anytime online if you register your Oyster card and have an account. If you haven’t already you can do that on the TfL website.
How do I check my Oyster card history?
You can see your journey history by signing into your TfL online account, via the TfL Oyster App or you can request a copy by calling Customer Services on 0343 222 1234 (TfL call charges). You can also use your Oyster card to view your last eight journeys and the transaction details at ticket machines at Tube stations.
Can I top up Oyster card at any station?
Top up – add more credit to your card If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to top it up at: Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail stations. Over 4,000 local shops in London called Oyster Ticket Stops – find your nearest one. Visitor Centres.
What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
| Zones | Oyster daily cap | 7-day cap** |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1-2 | £7.40 | £37.00 |
| Zone 1-3 | £8.70 | £43.50 |
| Zone 1-4 | £10.60 | £53.20 |
| Zone 1-5 | £12.70 | £63.30 |
How do I top up my Zip Oyster card online?
Here’s how to add Auto Top-Up to a child’s Zip Oyster Card.
- Sign in to your Oyster Account.
- In the right-hand menu, go to ‘My Oyster Cards’ or click the ‘Add an existing card’ box.
- Type in the 12-digit card number that’s on the top right on the back of the Zip Photocard.
Can I use cash to top up my Oyster card?
2. Re: Can you top up an oyster card with cash? Almost all the machines accept coins. As well as that, you can top up in cash at thousands of newsagents and convenience stores throughout London.
Do Oyster cards expire if not used?
“Pay-as-you-go Oyster cards do not expire and customers are able to return their cards at any time for a refund of the remaining balance and card deposit,” Transport for London said. TfL added that the £29.85m balance on cards that have not been used for a year equates to just over a week revenue from PAYG top-ups.
How long does money stay on Oyster card?
The pre-pay money loaded on an Oyster card is valid as long as the card is used at least once every 24 months. If it’s not been used during that amount of time the money can be refunded by returning the card to Transport for London – info at the website.
Can you track Oyster card usage?
Millions of Oyster card users are now able to check their accounts online. The new service is available for season ticket or Oyster pay as you go users, and allows them to look back over their journey history and fares paid.
What stations can I use Oyster card?
Oyster cards You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
How do I top up my Oyster card online?
Online at the Oyster website. Follow the same steps 1-8 above, but choose “Pay as you go” and select an amount to top-up (you can also add just £5 if not adding auto top-up). Online using the TfL Oyster app. Select Top up, choose an amount to add (£10 – £50 in £5 multiples) and press Pay now.
Can I use my Oyster card at TfL Rail stations?
Oyster cards aren’t accepted at TfL Rail stations between Reading and Iver. Touch your Oyster card in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers to pay the right fare. Only touch in on buses and trams.
Who can use an Oyster card to travel?
Everyone can pay as you go using an Oyster card to travel on our transport services. An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go.
How do I transfer my credit or discount to a new oyster?
If you’re transferring your credit or discount to a new Oyster card, make at least one journey with it first, wait 24 hours, and then sign in to your contactless and Oyster account. You need to use the password you gave when you added the discount to your old card.
