Streamlined for London Simply select a card for travel in Wallet. Then just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the yellow card reader and go.
Can I use my iPhone on the tube?
Using a mobile payment to pay as you go is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands. You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services: Apple Pay.
Can you put Metrocard on iPhone?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app. Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
Does Apple Pay work as an Oyster card?
You simply swipe your card at the ticket barriers just like an Oyster card. If you are not familiar with Oyster, please read the Oyster card page to bring you up to speed. You can add supported payment cards to Apple Pay and then use your iPhone or Apple Watch to make contactless payments.
Can I add my oyster to my iPhone Wallet?
How to add a travel card on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap Travel Card to add a new travel card or tap Previous Card to add a travel card that you’ve previously added to the Wallet app. Choose a travel card from the list, or search by location or card name.
How do I pay on Tube with iPhone?
Paying for journeys on Transport for London is easier with Express Mode for Apple Pay. You no longer need to authenticate your payment with Face ID or Touch ID. Simply select a card for travel in Wallet. Then just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the yellow card reader and go.
Is it cheaper to use contactless on Tube?
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).
Can I use my iPhone as a keycard?
You add a home key to Apple Wallet with the Home app on your iPhone. When you have a home key on your iPhone or Apple Watch, just place your device near the lock to unlock it. You can use the Home app to share access with other people. See Unlock your door with a home key on iPhone.
How can I use my phone instead of MetroCard?
It’s easy to use, just hold your phone near the TAP reader for quick fare validation –in seconds. There is no need to use Face ID, Touch ID or wake the device. Riders can also download the TAP app to purchase reduced fare and low income passes as well as Stored Value options and Metro Bike Share.
How do I use my iPhone on the Metro?
Bring your phone to Metro.
- Make sure your phone is unlocked & compatible. Call your current carrier to make sure your phone is unlocked & ready to use.
- Get a Metro SIM card. Once your phone is unlocked & verified compatible, you can purchase a Metro SIM card.
- Pick your perfect plan.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster than contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
What is the cheapest way to use the Tube in London?
Pay as you go
You don’t have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster. 3. Re: What is the difference between Oyster and Contactless?
Can I use my phone instead of Oyster card?
No longer is an Oyster Card needed to ride the London Underground – instead, commuters can simply tap their contactless credit card or now even their payment-enabled smartphone at the barriers to hop on board.
Can I tap my phone for Oyster?
The new app enables iPhone and Android smartphone owners to use their phone to add pay as you go credit or Travelcards to their Oyster card. The credit is then available 30 minutes later when the Oyster card is tapped onto a ticket gate reader.
Can I download an Oyster card on my phone?
You must have a contactless and Oyster online account to use the app. The app will only work with contactless cards and/or Oyster cards; not Oyster photocards or other smartcards. You can only use the app if your Oyster card shows a ‘D’ symbol in the bottom left of the reverse side, as shown in the below image.
Do I need an account for contactless tube?
No, but if you sign up for a TfL online account and register your card, you’ll be able to view your journey and payments history, and get other added benefits. If you don’t register, you can only view 7 days’ history.
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Do I need an account to use contactless on the tube?
You can use your contactless payment card to travel at any time without providing any other personal information to TfL or creating an online account.
What happens if you don’t tap out of Tube?
Charges if you don’t touch in and out
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.