Costs are the same for Casual Users and Members, but Members can buy the most cost-effective (annual) access. See all costs
| Membership best for: |
Casual use best for: |
| Cheaper access - Members can buy annual access |
Non-UK residents |
| Saving time - release cycles with a membership key, no need to use the terminal |
Non-members |
| Become a Member |
Buy casual access |
| Member |
Casual user |
| 24 hours |
yes |
yes |
| 7 days |
yes |
yes |
| Annual (best value for money) |
yes |
no |
| Auto renewal of access period available |
yes |
no |
| Non-UK residents |
no |
yes |
| Member |
Casual user |
| By all major credit and debit cards |
yes |
yes |
| Pay at docking station |
no |
yes |
| Use cash and Oyster card |
no |
no |
| Online |
yes |
yes |
| By phone |
yes |
yes |
| Member |
Casual user |
| Include up to three family members and friends aged 14 or over as additional users |
yes |
yes |
| Member |
Casual user |
| Third party liability insurance |
yes |
yes |
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