Can you add a travelcard to an Oyster card?

Can You Add a Travelcard to an Oyster Card?

Yes, you can add a travelcard to an Oyster card. A travelcard is a smartcard that you can use to travel on a range of public transport services in London for a specific period of time. You can load a travelcard onto your Oyster card at any Oyster Ticket Stop, Oyster Ticket shop, Travel Information Centre, or any National Rail station in London. Once the travelcard is loaded onto your Oyster card, you can use it to travel on the London Underground, London Overground, buses, trams, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), TfL Rail, London River Services, and National Rail services in London.

FAQs about Adding a Travelcard to an Oyster Card

1. How do I add a travelcard to my Oyster card?

To add a travelcard to your Oyster card, you can visit any Oyster Ticket Stop, Oyster Ticket shop, Travel Information Centre, or any National Rail station in London. Simply ask the staff to load the travelcard onto your Oyster card and they will be able to assist you.

2. Can I add a weekly or monthly travelcard to my Oyster card?

Yes, you can add a weekly or monthly travelcard to your Oyster card. The travelcard allows for unlimited travel within the zones and modes of transport specified on the card for the duration of its validity.

3. Can I use a travelcard loaded on my Oyster card on National Rail services?

Yes, once you have a travelcard loaded onto your Oyster card, you can use it to travel on National Rail services within the zones specified on the travelcard.

4. Can I use my Oyster card with a travelcard for journeys outside of the specified zones?

If your journey goes beyond the zones covered by your travelcard, you will need to ensure you have enough pay as you go credit on your Oyster card to cover the additional fare.

5. How do I know which travelcard is best for my journey?

You can use the Transport for London website or consult with staff at Oyster Ticket shops and Travel Information Centres to determine the best travelcard for your travel needs.

6. Can I add a travelcard to my Oyster card online?

Yes, you can add a travelcard to your Oyster card online through the Transport for London website. Simply log into your Oyster account and select the travelcard you wish to add.

7. Can I add a travelcard to my Oyster card at a self-service machine?

Yes, you can add a travelcard to your Oyster card at self-service machines located at Tube, London Overground, TfL Rail, DLR, and National Rail stations.

8. If I have a contactless payment card, can I still use a travelcard on my Oyster card?

If you have a contactless payment card, you can still use a travelcard on your Oyster card. You can load a travelcard onto your Oyster card and use it alongside your contactless payment card for seamless travel.

9. Can I cancel a travelcard loaded onto my Oyster card if I no longer need it?

No, once a travelcard is loaded onto your Oyster card, it cannot be cancelled or refunded.

10. Are there any age restrictions for using a travelcard on my Oyster card?

There are no age restrictions for using a travelcard on your Oyster card. It is available for use by passengers of all ages.

11. Do I need a photo on my Oyster card if I have a travelcard loaded?

If you have a travelcard loaded onto your Oyster card, you do not need to have a photo on your Oyster card. The travelcard acts as your proof of entitlement for travel.

12. Can I transfer a travelcard from one Oyster card to another?

No, travelcards are non-transferable once loaded onto an Oyster card, and they cannot be transferred to another Oyster card.