**How do I set up contactless on TfL?**
Setting up contactless payment on TfL is a convenient and easy way to pay for your travel around London. To get started, all you need is a contactless payment card or a mobile device with contactless payment functionality. Simply tap your card or device on the yellow card reader at the start and end of your journey to pay for your travel. It’s as easy as that! Plus, you’ll benefit from daily and weekly fare caps, ensuring you never pay more than the cost of a daily or weekly travel card.
**FAQs about setting up contactless on TfL:**
1. **Can I use any contactless card or device on TfL?**
Yes, you can use any contactless payment card or mobile device with contactless payment functionality to pay for your travel on TfL services.
2. **Do I need to register my contactless payment card or device?**
No, you don’t need to register your contactless payment card or device to use it on TfL. However, registering your card can help protect you against loss or theft.
3. **Is there a fee for using contactless payment on TfL?**
There are no additional fees for using contactless payment on TfL. You’ll simply be charged for your travel as you would with an Oyster card.
4. **Are there daily and weekly fare caps with contactless payment?**
Yes, contactless payment on TfL benefits from daily and weekly fare caps, ensuring you never pay more than the cost of a daily or weekly travel card.
5. **Can I use contactless payment for all TfL services?**
You can use contactless payment for travel on all TfL services, including buses, trams, the Tube, London Overground, DLR, TfL Rail, Emirates Airline, River Bus services, and the Thames Clippers River Bus services.
6. **Do I need to top up my contactless payment card or device?**
No, there’s no need to top up your contactless payment card or device. As long as it’s active and has enough funds, you can use it for travel on TfL.
7. **What happens if I forget to tap in or out with my contactless payment card or device?**
If you forget to tap in or out with your contactless payment card or device, you may be charged a maximum fare. It’s important to remember to tap in and out to ensure you’re charged the correct fare for your journey.
8. **Can I use contactless payment if I have a discount or railcard?**
Yes, you can still benefit from discounts and railcard savings when using contactless payment on TfL. Simply touch your discount or railcard to the yellow card reader before you tap in to ensure you receive your discount.
9. **What should I do if my contactless payment card or device is lost or stolen?**
If your contactless payment card or device is lost or stolen, you should contact your card issuer or mobile provider immediately to report it. You may also need to contact TfL to ensure your account is secure.
10. **Is there a daily spending limit for contactless payment on TfL?**
Yes, there’s a daily spending limit for contactless payment on TfL, ensuring you don’t overspend on your travel. Once you reach the daily limit, you won’t be charged for any additional travel that day.
11. **Can I get a refund for travel made with contactless payment on TfL?**
If you believe you’ve been charged an incorrect fare or have been overcharged for your travel on TfL, you can apply for a refund through TfL’s website or customer service channels.
12. **What benefits does contactless payment offer over traditional paper tickets?**
Contactless payment on TfL offers a more convenient and flexible way to pay for your travel, eliminating the need for paper tickets and providing daily and weekly fare caps to ensure you never overpay for your journeys.
Using contactless payment on TfL is a seamless and hassle-free way to pay for your travel around London. With no need to top up or fumble for change, it’s the perfect solution for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re hopping on a bus, boarding the Tube, or taking a river bus, contactless payment makes traveling with TfL a breeze. So, grab your contactless payment card or mobile device and start exploring everything London has to offer!
