When changing trains when should one use the standalone yellow validitors?

were intended to start or end Oyster journeys without leaving the station because the overall journey continued using paper tickets on National Rail. So if you are starting/ending your Oyster/contactless journey at that station, by all means use the standalone reader to touch in/out.

1. What is the Oyster card system used for?
2. Will Oyster cards be phased out?
3. How do you use Oyster card?
4. How does Oyster card technology work?
5. Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
6. What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
7. How long does money stay on Oyster card?
8. Is the over 60 Oyster card being stopped?
9. Do old Oyster cards still work?
10. What's the cheapest way to travel around London?
11. How much money should I put on my Oyster card?
12. How much is the Oyster card?

What is the Oyster card system used for?

Oyster cards are electronic smartcards that are used to pay for public transport in London. Visitor Oyster cards, Oyster cards and contactless payment cards are the cheapest way to travel in London. To use an Oyster card, touch the card on the yellow reader at the gates as you enter and end your journey.

Will Oyster cards be phased out?

However, TfL has no plans phase the Oyster card out. “This is because there will always be customers, such as children or those who need to manage their finances more carefully, who will benefit from the card,” says Tuckett.

How do you use Oyster card?

How to use. 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. Find out more about touching in and out.

How does Oyster card technology work?

In simple terms, an Oyster card uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to communicate with the card readers, which is the self-same technology used in modern smartphones.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

It's publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it's the same price as using an Oyster card. ... Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.

What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?

£6.80 is the daily cap for zones 1-2 travel (very central London). £8 is the daily cap if you travel further out during the day. If you are here for 5 days or more and will be using public transport regularly then it'll be cheaper to put a 7 day travelcard on your oystercard (probably zones 1-2).

How long does money stay on Oyster card?

Related: What are the most popular tours in London? 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.

Is the over 60 Oyster card being stopped?

This would have included the complete removal of the 60+ Oyster card. Government has agreed that this concession can remain in place, on the condition that London raises the funds to cover the cost of the concession itself from the start of the financial year 2021/22 onwards.

Do old Oyster cards still work?

You'll need to have an account and register your Oyster card. ... Once you do this your Oyster card will stop working and you'll be refunded any pay-as-you-go credit, or unused travelcards, and your deposit.

What's the cheapest way to travel around London?

The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.

How much money should I put on my Oyster card?

I would put £20-£30 pounds on each card (if two of you are travelling together, you each need a card). If you stay within the central zone (zones 1+2), the "cap" (maximum you can pay for one day) is £7.00 per day (new, 2019 prices) so £20-£30 should last a few days.

How much is the Oyster card?

How much does a Visitor Oyster card cost? A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50.