Transport for LondonWhat is Oyster?
You can:
- Store credit to pay as you go
- Set up Auto-top up so you never run out of credit
- Add Travelcards if they're for longer than a day
- Add Bus & Tram Passes
- Add Railcards
- Get adult and child discounts with an Oyster photocard if eligible
- Protect your card from loss or theft
Find out where to buy Oyster cards.
Oyster cards are reusableJust keep topping up with credit or renewing your Travelcards on the same Oyster card when you need to.
Pay as you go
Cheaper- Single fares are generally cheaper with Oyster than cash
- Oyster automatically works out the cheapest fare for all your journeys so you'll never pay more than the price of a Day Travelcard. Find out more about Daily price capping
- Add Railcards to you Oyster card and get 34 per cent off the Daily price cap
- Put credit on your card then use it as you go. No more queuing for tickets
- No need to plan your journey or buy a specific ticket in advance
Travelcards and passes on Oyster
You can put Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes on Oyster. Day Travelcards are only available as paper tickets.
It really is smart - your card will work out when to switch from your Travelcard to pay as you go, for example if you go outside the zones covered by your Travelcard.
Oyster leafletDownload a leaflet about getting around with Oyster (PDF 911KB)
Protect your Oyster card
Protecting your Oyster card means no one can use your card's credit or season tickets once you've reported it lost or stolen.
To protect your Oyster card you need to register it by giving us your name, address and a password. You'll also get the latest travel updates (including planned disruptions) that affect your regular journey and information about new services.
To register
- Go online
- Or pick up and complete a form at your local Oyster Ticket Stop, Tube or London Overground station, selected National Rail stations or a Travel Information Centre. You must take your Oyster card with you.
