To use contactless PAYG to travel, just touch your card or device on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and again at the end of it to pay (excluding London Buses and London Trams services).
Can I use contactless outside of London?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
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 you use contactless anywhere?
It’s accepted almost everywhere† you can tap a normal contactless bankcard.
Can I use contactless on Northern Rail?
Contactless Pay As You Go (PAYG) Contactless payment cards can be used to travel on most National Rail services in London, as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.
Can I use my contactless card on trains?
You can now use your contactless payment card or compatible mobile device on most National Rail services in the Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) area where contactless payments are accepted, as well as the bus, Tube, London Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground.
Can I use contactless outside UK?
You can use your contactless card to make payments when you’re travelling abroad anywhere retailers display the contactless symbol and the Visa logo.
What happens if I forget to tap out on contactless?
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.
What happens if you forget to touch out?
Remember, you need a different card or device for each person travelling. If you touch-in but don’t touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won’t know what journey you made. If this happens, you’ll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
What happens if I tap in and out at the same station?
You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.
How far does contactless work?
A contactless card should only be charged if it’s within 10cm of a contactless reader. But in practice, most terminals will not take payment until the card is a few centimetres away – in our tests, the maximum was 5cm.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or 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 are the disadvantages of a contactless card?
Potential security concerns
Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.
Can I use contactless on South Western Railway?
If you have an Oyster PAYG card you can top it up at our ticket machines at South Western Railway stations within the London Zones. We also accept other forms of contactless payment for journeys within the London Travelcard area, including CPAY contactless bank cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Can I use contactless instead of oyster?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Can I use my Oyster card on National Rail?
Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern’s HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.
What cards do you need to work on the railway?
Sentinel card is a simple and secure way to check that everyone working on the railway has completed the relevant training and qualifications.
Can you use contactless on Southern Rail to Gatwick?
Travel free on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services where PAYG is accepted. However these are not valid on the Gatwick or Epsom extensions. PAYG at child rate on the Emirates Air Line cable car. PAYG at half adult rate on Thames Clipper River Bus services.
Is it expensive to use contactless abroad?
It may be quick and convenient, but using your debit card for contactless transactions – particularly for small amounts overseas – can be an expensive way to pay for goods and services.
Can tap and go be used overseas?
Tap & Go can be an easy way to make mobile payments in Hong Kong and overseas, as well as offering options to send money to friends and loved ones. However, you’ll want to check out all the fees and limits before you sign up, as terminating your account and getting your funds back can take some time.