What happens if I tap in with one card and tap out with another?

Only touch 1 card or device on the reader If you touch more than 1 card or device on the contactless reader at a time, the reader won't know which card or device to charge. This is called 'card clash' and will show as 2 incomplete journeys, meaning you'll be charged a maximum fare for each journey.

What happens if I tap in and out with a different card?

Card clash happens when you touch more than one card on a yellow card reader at the same time. Make sure you keep your contactless and Oyster cards separate and not in the same purse, wallet or phone case when touching in or out. If you don't, the yellow card reader may: Not read any card and the ticket gate won't open.

What happens if you tap out then tap in?

You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey. This should happen automatically within 48 hours. If you haven't received a refund after 48 hours, you can apply for a same station exit refund.

What to do if I tapped out with the wrong card?

Speak to TfL for a refund if you've been incorrectly charged – for example, you were charged a maximum fare because you touched in with one card and touched out with another. You can call them on 0343 222 1234.

What happens if you accidentally tap in twice?

You can get a refund if you have accidentally touched in or out with your contactless card or device.

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What happens if I tap off twice?

The second tap displays the message "already tapped off" and no further deduction is made to the card balance.

What happens if you double tap the back of your iPhone?

You can double-tap or triple-tap the back of iPhone to perform actions such as taking a screenshot, turning on an accessibility feature, running a shortcut, and more. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap. Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, then choose an action.

How to reverse tap on debit card?

If you change your mind about travelling, you can reverse your tap on to avoid getting charged. Simply tap the same card or device on a reader at the same wharf, station or stop that you tapped on. You can reverse your tap on within 15 minutes for light rail and within 30 minutes for metro, train and ferry travel.

Why is TFL charging me twice?

When you use contactless or Oyster to pay as you go, there is a maximum amount of time that you can spend making a single journey on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time for your journey, you could be charged 2 maximum fares.

How much will I be charged if I tap in and out at the same station?

Same station exits

If you touch in when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit charge. These are: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum fare. If you re-enter the same or a different station within 45 minutes, you'll be refunded.

Is it cheaper to tap or buy a ticket?

Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your pay as you go fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

Can I tap in twice?

Each paying person needs thier own card or apple pay. You cannot tap twice on the same card.

Why did I only get charged 10p for the bus?

This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid. Once we've worked out your daily travel charge (which depends on how many journeys you made that day/night) we'll charge you for these journeys, and the 10p/£1 will be returned to your available balance. Was this article helpful?

Can your card be skimmed if you use tap?

When you tap, your card doesn't need to make contact with potentially compromised card readers. This eliminates the opportunity for skimmers to capture your card's magnetic stripe data or the chip embedded data. Each tap-to-pay transaction generates a one-time code that can't be reused.

What happens if you accidentally tap out with a different card?

If you touch out with a different card or device than the one you touched in, we can't work out your correct fare. This will show as 2 incomplete journeys, meaning you'll be charged the maximum fare for each journey.

What is the maximum fare for a bus?

Adult Fare Structure (Express Services)

The maximum bus fare for adults are $3.07. Fares are updated as of 28 December 2024.

Is it possible to reverse a debit card transaction?

If you paid with a Visa debit, credit or pre-paid card, a chargeback is an option. If you need to make a chargeback claim, make sure you do it within 120 days of purchase. There's also the Consumer Rights Act that came into effect in 2015, which made consumer rights much easier to understand.

What happens if you tap on and off at the same station?

Always tap on when you change your mode of transport (for example, from a train to a tram). You may tap on at a train station, and then change your mind. If you tap off within 15 minutes at the same train station, you won't be charged. You can't change your mind if you tap on a tram or bus.

Why was I charged $15 by TfL?

The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.

What is the maximum TfL charge per day in 2025?

The proposed March 2025 fares revision would freeze the bus and tram pay-as-you-go (PAYG) fare at £1.75; and the one-day bus and tram cap at £5.25. The Bus & Tram Pass season price would remain frozen at £24.70 for a seven-day ticket.

What is hover typing?

With Hover Typing, you can display a separate window with a larger version of what you're typing. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Accessibility in the sidebar, then click Hover Text.

Does back tap work when locked?

This Back Tap combination even works if your phone is locked. Again, spend some time trying out different combinations of taps and features to find which ones are most useful for you.