You have probably heard about Oyster Cards<\/a> and Travelcards<\/a> as popular modes of payment in public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, what if you don’t have one? What other ways can you pay for your fare in case you run out of credit, you lose your card, or it expires?<\/p>\n Fortunately, there is still another effortless way to pay for your fare without having the need to buy a card – and that is a Contactless Card.<\/p>\n Want to find out which payment method is suitable for London transportations? I suggest reading\u00a0Visitor Oyster Card Vs Oyster Card Vs Travel Card Vs Contactless Card<\/a>\u00a0to help you decide which card is best for you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you are a frequent traveler, you probably need to know about the benefits of using a Contactless Card. It is secure, simple to use, and fast when paying transportation fares.<\/p>\n A Contactless Card is another type of card using pay-as-you-go technology, promising a hassle-free commute.<\/p>\n This Contactless Card guide guides you through the process of using it, fares, and many more.<\/p>\n Here’s what you will read about:<\/p>\n (Photo by CardMapr.nl<\/a> from Unsplash<\/a>)<\/p>\n Contents<\/p> Contactless technology allows you to pay without the need to physically touch or insert your card into a card reader.<\/p>\n By just tapping or hovering over a card reader, you will be able to pay instantly. Most debit cards and credit cards are equipped with contactless technology.<\/p>\n To know if your bank card has contactless technology, check if it has a contactless payment symbol. The symbol has four curved lines, making it look like a signal. Here is what it would look like on a bank card.<\/p>\n (Photo by Markus Winkler<\/a> from Pixabay<\/a>)<\/p>\n Does your bank card have a Contactless symbol? If yes, you can effortlessly use it to pay for your fare at most London public transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\n Most non-UK bank cards are accepted as long as they are American Express (AMEX), MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, or V PAY.<\/p>\n However, keep in mind that not all bank cards may work in the UK. Thus, it is best to check with your bank if you can use it as a Contactless Card in the UK.<\/p>\n It is better to have an Oyster Card<\/a> ready as a backup in case your card does not work.<\/p>\n Contactless Cards are used as a pay as you go cards on most public transportation<\/a>:<\/p>\n For London buses Contactless Card option, you can use the card on most buses except non-TfL route 477.<\/p>\n If using Contactless payment on trains like the National Rail services, you can use it for standard class travel at specific stations with a contactless option or stations between West Drayton and Reading.<\/p>\n Contactless payment on Tube is possible for all stations by tapping your Contactless Card twice, one going in and one going out.<\/p>\n You are charged an adult rate fare on all Contactless Card payments, which also includes international transaction fees for non-UK bank cards.<\/p>\n The amount of additional international transaction fees depends on your bank issuer. You can pay for your fare as a single fare or with a cap.<\/p>\n The total cost of your commute depends on how far you are going. To know about your fare ahead of time, use the single fare finder<\/a> of Transport for London (TfL).<\/p>\n Indicate the station you are coming from and where you are going. Then, choose the type of passenger traveling and click “show single fares”.<\/p>\n For instance, if you are traveling within the same zone from Bond Street Underground Station (Zone 1) to St. Paul’s Underground Station (Zone 1), it costs \u00a32.50 for Contactless and Oyster Cards<\/a> and \u00a36.30 for cash payment.<\/p>\n However, for two different zones<\/a> such as Bond Street Underground Station (Zone 1) going to Bethnal Green Underground Station (Zone 2), it costs \u00a33.20 (Peak hours) or \u00a32.60 (Off Peak hours) for Contactless and Oyster Cards<\/a> and \u00a36.30 for cash payment.<\/p>\n All transactions made on TfL public transportation<\/a> can be seen on your bank statement and may be indicated as Travel charges, Travel refunds, Unpaid fares, or tfl.gov.uk\/cp.<\/p>\n Aside from single fare payment, you can always cap your fare<\/a> and keep traveling until your total fare reaches the cap amount. The capping system helps you stay within your budget and keep track of your payments.<\/p>\n![\"Contactless](\"https:\/\/winterville.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Contactless-Card.png\")
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