Does a 12 year old need an Oyster card?

Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.

Is TfL free for under 18s?

Transport For London Under-18s are eligible for free and/or discounted rates of travel.

How do I replace my child’s Oyster card?

You will need your child’s Zip Oyster photocard or Application reference number to apply for a replacement online. If you previously applied for your child’s photocard online, use your web account to apply for a replacement. If you need help, call us on 0343 222 1234 (08:00-20:00, 7 days a week).

How can I get an Oyster card under 18?

A parent or guardian must apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard if their child is under 18. If you’re 18, you must apply for your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and create your own photocard web account. When you apply, you agree that you or the Zip Oyster photocard holder will comply with our Young Person’s Behaviour Code.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.

What age is TfL free?

Children aged 11-15 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.

How long does it take for an Oyster photocard to arrive?

We’ll post your 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard to you within one week of applying. You apply online and need to provide: Active email address. A colour image of your child’s valid, machine-readable passport.

How do I top up my child’s zip card?

Here’s how to add Auto Top-Up to a child’s Zip Oyster Card.

1. Sign in to your Oyster Account.
2. In the right-hand menu, go to ‘My Oyster Cards’ or click the ‘Add an existing card’ box.
3. Type in the 12-digit card number that’s on the top right on the back of the Zip Photocard.

Can I use my debit card on the tube?

You no longer need a paper ticket or Oyster card to travel on the capital’s underground, trams, DLR and overground trains. As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card.

What is better Oyster or contactless?

Supports travelcards: One of the main advantages of the Oyster card is that it supports travelcards. If you are in London for seven days starting anytime outside of that Monday – Sunday period, and will be travelling enough to make the travel card worth it, then it will be better value than a contactless card.

Does a 5 year old need a train ticket?

Ministry of Railways has decided to revise the child fare rule. Under the revised provision, full adult fare will be charged for children of age 5 years and under 12 years of age if for whom full separate berth/seat (in reserved class) is sought at the time of reservation.

Do you get free train travel at 60?

Under normal operational circumstances, 60+ London Oyster photocard scheme entitles Londoners to free travel on all TfL services and some national rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from their 60th birthday.

When does TfL stop using the child card?

The Child and U14 schemes have been discontinued and TfL is stopping all remaining cards on 15 March . Your child cannot use their Child or U14 photocard after this date.

Where can I get a replacement Oyster photocard for my child?

No. You must go to tfl.gov.uk/photocard and order a replacement 11-15 Oyster photocard online. A £10 fee is payable. There is a season ticket on my child’s Child or U14 Oyster photocard. How do I apply for a refund?

What kind of photocard do I need for my child?

A scanned colour image of your child’ machine readable passport. This must be in .png or .jpg format and be less than 6MB. The image must show the photo, personal details and passport number Details from your child’s machine-readable passport to verify their identity (If you can’t provide this, follow the instructions online.

What to do if you lose your Childs photocard?

If you lose or have not received the part-complete form, please call us on 0343 222 1234 and choose the Child or U14 swap out option or go to tfl.gov.uk/photocard and click on the Lost/Stolen and Damaged link . Under 11s do not need a photocard to travel for free on London’s buses and trams. From 15 March these will not be accepted for travel.