{"id":1442,"date":"2024-08-18T12:42:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T12:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2026-10-16T05:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:43:18","slug":"contactless-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/contactless-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"Contactless Payment in the London Underground"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Contactless payment<\/strong> lets you travel around London with a compatible bank card or device, without buying a transport card before entering the Underground.<\/p>\n<p>It offers a quick, convenient way to get around without paper tickets or a dedicated transport card such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/oyster-card\/\">Oyster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here we explain how to use it, what to check before travelling and what to do if a charge does not match your journeys.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What is Contactless Payment?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Contactless payment<\/strong> is electronic payment for journeys on the London Underground and other transport services, without cash or a dedicated transport card.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a <strong>compatible contactless bank card<\/strong> or that card set up in an accepted mobile payment service. Oyster and Visitor Oyster also use card readers, but they are different products: they use transport credit rather than charging your daily journeys directly to your bank account. See our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/oyster-card\/\">Oyster<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/visitor-oyster-card\/\">Visitor Oyster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A card working in a shop does not by itself guarantee acceptance on every transport service. Check your payment method and route, especially when travelling beyond London.<\/p>\n<p>Using it is straightforward: touch your card or device on yellow readers when entering and leaving Underground stations.<\/p>\n<p>TfL calculates journeys and applicable caps, then processes the charge after that day\u2019s travel. The date it appears as a completed payment at your bank may differ from when you passed through the gate. Check your TfL history to match the amount to your journeys.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly useful for visitors, as it avoids buying individual tickets or topping up transport cards.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Contactless Payment Work in the London Underground?<\/h2>\n<p>The way you use contactless on the Underground is similar to <strong>Oyster<\/strong>. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: enter the station<\/strong>: touch your card or mobile device on the yellow reader at the entrance gates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: travel<\/strong>: once your touch-in is accepted and the gate opens, go to the platform and board your train.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: leave<\/strong>: touch the yellow reader with the same card or device you used to enter, even if the gates are open. If there are no gates, find the freestanding reader; if you cannot touch out, tell staff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: calculation and charge<\/strong>: eligible journeys add up towards the relevant caps. The weekly cap runs Monday to Sunday; it does not cover seven days from arrival. Charges are processed against the linked bank account, without topping up a transport card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use <strong>the same payment method<\/strong> to touch in and out and accumulate journeys for the day or week. Your physical card, phone and watch are recorded separately, even if they use the same bank account.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you enter Oxford Circus with your phone and leave Victoria with the physical card linked to it, TfL does not treat them as the same card. This may create two incomplete journeys and maximum fare charges. If you complete a journey using your phone in the morning and another with your card in the afternoon, those amounts do not combine towards one daily cap either.<\/p>\n<p>If you use a contactless card issued outside the UK, your bank may charge overseas transaction fees. Check before travelling.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of Contactless Payment<\/h2>\n<p>Contactless offers several benefits for residents and visitors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Convenience<\/strong>: no dedicated transport card to buy or top up. Use a compatible contactless bank card or mobile payment such as Apple Pay or Google Pay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed<\/strong>: touching the reader is quick and helps you get through stations efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security<\/strong>: you can pay without handing over your card or buying a ticket for every journey. On mobile, set up the card and authentication or travel-mode settings supported by your device; they do not all work the same way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Savings<\/strong>: for adults without discounts, many journeys have the same pay as you go fares as Oyster and the corresponding caps. Contactless avoids buying another card, but does not support child or Railcard discounts; bank charges can change the total cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>: use it on the Underground, buses, trams, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line and most National Rail services within London. You can also use your bank card for shops, restaurants and other purchases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compatible Cards and Devices<\/h2>\n<p>The system supports a wide range of bank cards and mobile devices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credit and debit cards<\/strong>: you need a bank card with the contactless symbol that is accepted for travel. Common networks include Visa, Mastercard and American Express; neither the brand nor the country of issue guarantees acceptance. Ask your bank if unsure about travel in London or charges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phones and watches<\/strong>: Apple Pay and Google Wallet\/Google Pay allow travel with compatible cards and devices. Having an iPhone, Samsung or Pixel, or an older version of iOS or Android, is not enough: the device, bank, card and payment settings must all work together. Check the current requirements from <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/105123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/wallet\/answer\/12060043?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Wallet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oyster and Visitor Oyster<\/strong>: these are alternatives using transport credit, not equivalent bank cards. You need the relevant credit or valid pass when travelling with them; this guide\u2019s explanation of automatic bank charges does not apply to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Daily and Weekly Fare Caps<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Capping<\/strong> limits what you pay for eligible journeys in a day or week. It does not start after a fixed number of journeys: it depends on fares and zones. If you travel less, you pay for the journeys made, not necessarily the maximum. Always use the same card or device so they count together.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult daily cap<\/strong>: in 2026 it is <strong>\u00a38.90 for Zones 1\u20132<\/strong>, \u00a312.80 for 1\u20134 and \u00a316.30 for 1\u20136, on eligible journeys. The travel day runs from <strong>04:30 to 04:29 the following day<\/strong>. Keep touching in and out after reaching it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adult weekly cap<\/strong>: runs <strong>Monday to Sunday<\/strong>. In 2026 it is \u00a344.70 for Zones 1\u20132, \u00a364.20 for 1\u20134 and \u00a381.60 for 1\u20136 on eligible journeys. If arriving midweek, compare a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/travelcard\/\">seven-day Travelcard<\/a> using your actual dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cap source: <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/fares\/find-fares\/capping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TfL fare capping<\/a>. These caps do not include every service: London Cable Car, River Bus, Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Southeastern high-speed have their own conditions and do not count towards those daily or weekly caps. Acceptance of contactless does not mean a journey is included in the zonal maximum.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips and Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>These tips help you use contactless smoothly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use the same card or device<\/strong>: keep it for the whole journey and your other journeys that day or week. Present only the one you want to use, away from Oyster or other cards in your wallet, to avoid the wrong card being read.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check bank charges<\/strong>: review sterling payments, currency conversion and your plan\u2019s conditions. Do not assume a card brand removes every cost: these depend on your contract. Include them when comparing contactless with buying or topping up Oyster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your history<\/strong>: you do not need a TfL account to start travelling with an accepted card. Registering the payment method in your <a href=\"https:\/\/contactless.tfl.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contactless and Oyster account<\/a> lets you review journeys and charges and manage claims. If using a phone or watch, check which payment method appears in the history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individual use<\/strong>: two people cannot share the same payment method for the same journey. Two different methods can link to one bank account, but each traveller must keep their own to touch in, touch out and accumulate their own charges. Contactless charges adult fares: check whether an Oyster discount suits a child.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check route fares<\/strong>: automatic calculation does not search every promotional ticket or apply Railcard or child discounts. For airports, special trains and travel beyond London, compare your route in <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/fares\/find-fares\/single-fare-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TfL\u2019s fare finder<\/a> and with the operator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Security of Contactless Payment<\/h2>\n<p>Contactless bank payment avoids handing your card to someone else to buy each ticket. Mobile payment services use protective mechanisms such as tokenisation; you still need to look after the device and check its settings. Authentication depends on the service and configuration, rather than only on a journey costing a small amount.<\/p>\n<p>Pay attention to your card\u2019s use. If you lose it or suspect fraudulent use, contact your bank promptly to block it and prevent unauthorised charges.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do if your card fails or a charge looks wrong<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The card does not open the gate<\/strong>: ask staff for help before continuing. An unpaid fare from an earlier journey may prevent use until resolved; it is not necessarily a compatibility problem. Check your TfL account and contact the bank if it declined the payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your phone runs out of battery<\/strong>: you need to be able to touch out and present the payment method used during the journey. Some devices offer power reserve under certain conditions, but do not assume this is guaranteed. Keep enough charge and, if you cannot touch out with the same device, ask staff rather than assuming the physical card will complete that journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A charge is higher than expected<\/strong>: compare the history with your touch-ins and touch-outs. A maximum fare for an incomplete journey is not the same as a penalty fare and does not count towards capping. To request review of an incomplete journey, wait at least 48 hours and claim within eight weeks; automatic adjustments may occur. Use your TfL account or call 0343 222 1234.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-tube\/\">Underground frequently asked questions<\/a> for charge and refund problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives to Contactless Payment<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/oyster-card\/\">Standard Oyster<\/a><\/strong> may suit you if you need to load a compatible discount or pass. Eligibility depends on the scheme: being a student or a particular age is not enough in every case. For a child aged 11\u201315, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/traveling-with-kids\/\">Young Visitor and other child options<\/a>. For frequent use, compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrolondres.es\/en\/travelcard\/\">Travelcard<\/a> with capping and your dates; a pass is not always cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>Paper tickets are still available if you prefer not to use electronic payment. However, they usually cost more than Oyster or contactless pay as you go fares.<\/p>\n<p>That covers the main things to know about contactless on the London Underground.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ml-last-updated\"><small>Last updated: 16 October 2026<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contactless payment lets you travel around London with a compatible bank card or device, without buying a transport card before entering the Underground. It offers a quick, convenient way to get around without paper tickets or a dedicated transport card such as Oyster. 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