What happens if you only tap your card once on the tube?

As we cannot work out the right fare for your journey, we'll charge you a maximum fare. If you only touch in, or only touch out, you'll be charged two maximum fares and we won't be able to work out your daily cap.

Is there a cap on a contactless tube?

Caps for Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services. The adult rate caps are the most you'll pay when using contactless or Oyster to pay as you go across all modes, within the zones you travel in.

Can you use the same card twice on the tube?

You can't use the same card twice so you need to either give an older child another one of your cards or set up on Google wallet or Applepay. They will pay adult rate this way. You can also buy an Oyster card for £7 and get the 50% child discount applied.

How many times will TfL try to take payment?

This payment will show in your bank account as TFL.GOV.UK/CP TFL UNPAID FA. We will not seek payment on more than three occasions nor more than once a day nor for longer than 30 days after your payment was declined.

Do I get 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.

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What happens if you only tap out on the tube?

If you only touch in, or only touch out, you'll be charged two maximum fares and we won't be able to work out your daily cap.

What to do if you forget to tap out?

If you do not touch out, this will show as an incomplete journey, and you will be charged a maximum fare of up to £29. If you do not have a valid ticket for your whole journey, you may be liable to pay a full fare or Penalty Fare.

What is the 10p charge on TfL?

The 10p on a Contactless is a first-use fee, TfL calculates your daily fee after 4am each day to apply the apply the whole day as a single transaction. This is so the daily cap can be applied. The bank card issuer is providing you with a credit facility for the whole day.

What is the penalty fare for TfL?

How much is a penalty fare? It's £100. This is reduced to £50 if you pay within 21 days.

What happens if you tap your card twice?

Only tap one card or device on the reader

If you tap more than one card or device on the validator (contactless card reader) at a time, the reader won't know which card or device to charge. This is called 'card clash' and will show two incomplete journeys, meaning you'll be charged a maximum fare for each journey.

Why did TFL charge 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.

Can I just tap my debit card on the tube?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go. Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out to pay the right fare. For example, don't touch in with your iPhone and touch out with your Apple Watch or contactless card.

How many times can you tap a contactless card?

You can use your contactless card multiple times a day for purchases under £100. After several consecutive uses, you might be asked to use chip and PIN.

Is Apple pay more expensive than Oyster?

As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable.

What time is off-peak on the tube?

Peak times v off-peak times

Peak fares: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 6.30am and 9.30am, and between 4pm and 7pm. Off-peak fares: at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 4pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday.

What to do if you forget to tap out TfL?

Is an Oyster card cheaper than contactless?

Fares and capping are exactly the same whether you use an Oyster card or a contactless payment method. That means you'll never pay more than the daily or weekly maximum when travelling across different zones – whichever method you use.

Is it cheaper to tap or buy a ticket?

Adult tickets

Using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go is the easiest way to travel. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying paper tickets (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

How much do I get charged if I forget to tap out?

If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to. This means your journey will be incomplete and you will be charged the maximum fare.

What happens if I tap on but not off?

you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip which is the maximum possible fare for that service, based on your Opal card type. You will never be charged over the Daily Travel Cap. you will miss out on Opal benefits. you could be fined for travelling without a valid ticket.

Will I be charged if I tap in and out at the same station?

If you touch in with a contactless card or device when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit the same station within a short period of time, you'll be charged a 'same station exit charge'. You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.

Does the tube cap on contactless?

You can check your fare on our single fare finder or find out about journeys beyond Zone 9. Travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday) and we'll cap your fares so you don't pay more. You might see your payment on your bank statement as: Travel charges.