Hi Shai as some travel cards in London seem to be changing early 2024 can you possibly do an update of your video please. I live in Essex, and have 3 family members visiting from Spain in Feb 2024 I plan to take them to see the sites in London spending one night there. Do you recommend normal Oyster cards for us or visitor ones? Thank you so much
Hello Chris, Thanks for the message, I will do an update video in the next few weeks on this. If you’re only going for one day, I’d recommend just buying a standard Oyster card from a tube station. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
The only way is to check the balance when you touch out on the machine at a train station. This is why I would recommend a standard Oyster card because you can check it on the ticket machines at train stations.
Hi Shai, great explainer! I’m planning to buy an oyster card a few months in advance… if I set the departure date for a couple of months’ time, would that stop me using it between now and then should the need arise? Am I better to set the date of departure for today’s date in the knowledge that the card won’t expire? Also (sorry for adding on another question), if you’re travelling with kids, can you specify a young person’s Visitor Oyster card? Just don’t want them inadvertently paying an adult fare! Thanks!
Hi Simon, an Oyster card validity has no start or end date so you can use it anytime. Children under 11 can use the London Underground for free. If they are aged between 11-15 ask for the Young Visitor discount to be set up on an Oyster card at any Tube, London Overground or Elizabeth line station. This allows a child aged 11 to 15 to travel at 50% off the adult fare for 14 days. The child must be with you when you ask for the Young Visitor discount.
Thank you for your quick response. The second part of my question which is where I need to answer for: if I was to give my card here in the US to someone visiting England and they run out of money on it. How do they replenish it without me? I guess I’m asking is the card attached to my credit card since I initiated it with my credit card here in the United States.
Apologises, Your visitor oyster card can’t be attached to any type of payment card. They can just go to the same machine I mentioned and top it up with any amount of money.
You can use any Oyster card you want as Gatwick Airport going into London, the cost depends on time of day but expect to pay at least £7 for a single trip.
Thanks for watching Wes, here are the main differences, Firstly, it costs £5 plus postage for the card to be sent, and unlike the Regular Oystercard, you won't get the £5 back. For a standard Oyster card you can, if you wish, register online. With Visitor Oyster cards you cannot. The main advantages of being registered online is that if you lose your Oyster you can stop its use, you can get a good audit trail of your journeys and you can request a refund of cash left on your Oyster online direct into your bank account. The larger drawback is that you can't apply any of the Travelcards to the Visitor Oyster Card. So if you’re travelling lots over a period of a week or so, it might be best to get a normal Oyster Card. These can be bought from any London Underground Station. I’m here to help if you have anymore questions, please subscribe if you haven’t already.
@@ShaiExploresDaily thank you for your detailed and quick response, I have heard that the guest oyster card can give you discounts to restaurants and attractions.
Just received my visitor Oyster card, I saw on your previous replay,that you are unable to register your card online, if card is lost, can you get a replacement?
@@wesmorrison1211 You can’t unfortunately, it’s best just to pay £10 for the normal Oyster card instead. You can also register it with TFL so that if you lose it, you can get a refund on the amount left on it.
Hi. I’m from NYC. we can swipe for others no need to buy a card per person. Can I do the same for my mom? Or do I need to buy two oyster cards? Are their senior discount?
Hi Sandra, every adult needs their own Oyster card, only children travel free. The senior discount is only available to people who live in London. I hope that helps.
Hello mate , Need some advice , iam travelling to London in beginning of May for 4 nights only . My question is how much budget I should credit in to my Oyster card ? And kindly can u Shere the link to register Oyster visitor card .
Hi Ahmed, for 4 days in London, presuming you are only staying in the central areas. I would recommend £30-40 on your oyster. As you’re travelling soon, just buy a Oyster card from a London tube station.
Can I travel from London Euston to Watford Station with the Visitor Oyster Card? And what's the exact difference between the Visitor Oyster Card & the Oyster Card?
How many trips are you doing? If it’s just one trip then buy a normal Oyster card at the station. I would mainly recommend a visitors card if you’re going in attractions etc. I will do another video explaining the differences z
Good information. I don't have enough time to get a visitor oyster card but I do have a regular oyster card. Is there a daily cap for regular oyster card? Thank you.
Hi Eugene, please pick up a normal Oyster card from your local London tube station, the daily cap depends on the zones etc, please click the following link - tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices?intcmp=54720
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a visitor oysher (or Oysher) at Gatwick airport and using it on the way to and from the centre of London, and of course during the days I'm in London as I'm mainly going sightseeing. I plan to take a train to the centre on a Sunday at around 9am and return to the airport at 8pm on a Tuesday. In other words, on day #1 and #3 I'll be using transport between zone 1 Gatwick, how do I know what the maximum is for that day? And what transport can I use to and from the airport? On day #2 when I use zone 1 and zone 2, the maximum with oysher is £8.50? Thanks :)
Hi Cristiana, what area in zone 1 are you travelling to/from? Normally you can get the Thameslink into London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras International and you will be in zone 1 or you can get the Gatwick Express to Victoria. The Sunday fare is £12.80 and the Tuesday fare is £21.80. O hope that helps.
@@cristianadacunhamartins6020 if you’re going to Liverpool Street then catch the Thameslink into London Bridge and then from there you can either walk to Liverpool Street or jump onto the Northern Line to Bank (1 station) and then the central line to Liverpool Street (1 station).
@@ShaiExploresDaily If I use the oysher already at Gatwick, and then only use it in zone 1/2, will the limit be that of zone 1/2? And do I pay "separately/additionally" for the ticket on the Thames link? In other words, will it only count what I walk on the underground/bus and the train journey and pay independently?
@@cristianadacunhamartins6020 Thameslink journeys between Gatwick and London zone 1 are covered under the Oyster Card so you only tap in and out once. I hope that helps.
Hi Thanks for sharing this 1. Id like to ask if it's there an unlimited ride for a 2 week visitor card. We are planning to to visit London this coming April, and we are a little bit confused on how it works for us tourist. Thanks you for any helpful tips
Hello my friend, thanks for watching, so there’s no unlimited rides for two weeks for adults. Only for kids Under 11 with an adult. I would advise to buy an Oyster card and only use the the train between places that aren’t walking distance. Most tourist sites are walking distance from each other. Use the bus where you can as it’s cheaper but if you’re using the train, try to avoid the busier periods as it’s more expensive. I hope that helps. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
@@ShaiExploresDaily thanks my friend, it's a shame that the people can't enjoy an unlimited rides, but it is what it is,unlike here in vienna we enjoy the luxury of commuting. Any tips of renting a car? Thanks
Where can i buy oyster card in london. Can i buy it with cash from vending machine and where can i find vending machine with cash payment option. As in Heathrow the machine only have card option
You need to buy it from a London Underground station, their machines will take cash or card. You can also go to the person behind the desk and buy one.
You can do that but I would suggest just buying a Normal Oyster card from a London train station as you will have it immediately. It also comes with benefits such as being able to top it up etc
@@ShaiExploresDaily thank you 😊.. But actually I want to have both as I will use ordinary one, and keep the visitor one in my collection as it looks beautiful 🤣... And visitors card is not able to top up???
Great video but you neglected to tell us what happens if you run out of money on your OSTER card. Will my card automatically take money out of my credit card to add funds if i happen to go over while i am using it. And I live in the USA give it give my card to some who is going to london or lives in london. And if i allow some one to use my card… and it runs out of money can they add funds to it or do i have to add the funds since I purchased it with my master card.
Hi Alfonso, thanks for watching and thanks for your question. If you run out of money in your Visitor Oyster card, go to the machine at any London Underground station and top it up. You will be able to pay with cash or card at the machine, I hope that helps, I am here if you have anymore questions. Please feel free to subscribe if you haven’t already.
This is a wonderful video Shai. Thank you so much. I have one general question. It says on the TFL website: "Buy your Oyster card from the VisitBritain Shop and it will be mailed to you at your home address, fully activated and ready to use for when you arrive in London." But what is a "home address" for a tourist/ visitor from other countries? Should they provide a local address, or will TFL send it to their countries which may take a long time?
Hello my friend, thanks for watching. If you’re short on time just buy a normal oyster card from a London train station. The cost is £7, I hope that helps.
I've had a Visitor Card for a number of years, and it still works fine! I didn't know they were still available.
This is so helpful! I'm traveling to London later this year and this answered so many questions I had!
Hi Kristen, thanks so much for watching, I've got many more videos coming. Please subscribe if you haven't already.
I have the visitor’s Oyster card from my trip from the US to London this past November ♥️
That’s brilliant, I hope you had a great trip
a normal oyster card now costs 7 pounds to buy and the bus fare is now 1.75 plus theres increases on the tube fares too
Thanks so much, I’m going to do an updated video soon.
Thanks for the information its very helpful...
Thanks Iqbal
Hi Shai as some travel cards in London seem to be changing early 2024 can you possibly do an update of your video please. I live in Essex, and have 3 family members visiting from Spain in Feb 2024 I plan to take them to see the sites in London spending one night there. Do you recommend normal Oyster cards for us or visitor ones? Thank you so much
Hello Chris, Thanks for the message, I will do an update video in the next few weeks on this. If you’re only going for one day, I’d recommend just buying a standard Oyster card from a tube station. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
I bought my visitor card in person at London at Gatwick airport
That’s brilliant
Super helpful! Thank you!
Thanks so much Alex, I’m always here to help.
What if your staying in London for a month? Would you still recommend the visitors Oyster card?
For that duration, get a normal Oyster card from a tube station. It’s much easier.
How do you check the balance remaining on your visitor oyster card?
The only way is to check the balance when you touch out on the machine at a train station. This is why I would recommend a standard Oyster card because you can check it on the ticket machines at train stations.
Hi Shai, great explainer! I’m planning to buy an oyster card a few months in advance… if I set the departure date for a couple of months’ time, would that stop me using it between now and then should the need arise? Am I better to set the date of departure for today’s date in the knowledge that the card won’t expire?
Also (sorry for adding on another question), if you’re travelling with kids, can you specify a young person’s Visitor Oyster card? Just don’t want them inadvertently paying an adult fare!
Thanks!
Hi Simon, an Oyster card validity has no start or end date so you can use it anytime. Children under 11 can use the London Underground for free. If they are aged between 11-15 ask for the Young Visitor discount to be set up on an Oyster card at any Tube, London Overground or Elizabeth line station. This allows a child aged 11 to 15 to travel at 50% off the adult fare for 14 days. The child must be with you when you ask for the Young Visitor discount.
@@ShaiExploresDaily Thanks Shai, that’s super helpful, thankyou! Looking forward to visiting London later this year 👍 Thanks again
Thank you for your quick response. The second part of my question which is where I need to answer for: if I was to give my card here in the US to someone visiting England and they run out of money on it. How do they replenish it without me? I guess I’m asking is the card attached to my credit card since I initiated it with my credit card here in the United States.
Apologises, Your visitor oyster card can’t be attached to any type of payment card. They can just go to the same machine I mentioned and top it up with any amount of money.
@@ShaiExploresDaily wonderful and thank you
What is the cost of a Gatwick Express ticket with a Visit Oyster Card? Does it make sense to pay VOC?
You can use any Oyster card you want as Gatwick Airport going into London, the cost depends on time of day but expect to pay at least £7 for a single trip.
Great Video, you did not answer about the difference between a visitor oyster card, and the one you buy in London.
Thanks for watching Wes, here are the main differences, Firstly, it costs £5 plus postage for the card to be sent, and unlike the Regular Oystercard, you won't get the £5 back.
For a standard Oyster card you can, if you wish, register online. With Visitor Oyster cards you cannot. The main advantages of being registered online is that if you lose your Oyster you can stop its use, you can get a good audit trail of your journeys and you can request a refund of cash left on your Oyster online direct into your bank account.
The larger drawback is that you can't apply any of the Travelcards to the Visitor Oyster Card. So if you’re travelling lots over a period of a week or so, it might be best to get a normal Oyster Card. These can be bought from any London Underground Station.
I’m here to help if you have anymore questions, please subscribe if you haven’t already.
@@ShaiExploresDaily thank you for your detailed and quick response, I have heard that the guest oyster card can give you discounts to restaurants and attractions.
Just received my visitor Oyster card, I saw on your previous replay,that you are unable to register your card online, if card is lost, can you get a replacement?
@@wesmorrison1211 You can’t unfortunately, it’s best just to pay £10 for the normal Oyster card instead. You can also register it with TFL so that if you lose it, you can get a refund on the amount left on it.
@@ShaiExploresDaily thanks for your prompt response, how do I access the discounts that come with the visitor Oyster card?
Hi. I’m from NYC. we can swipe for others no need to buy a card per person. Can I do the same for my mom? Or do I need to buy two oyster cards? Are their senior discount?
Hi Sandra, every adult needs their own Oyster card, only children travel free. The senior discount is only available to people who live in London. I hope that helps.
Hello mate ,
Need some advice , iam travelling to London in beginning of May for 4 nights only .
My question is how much budget I should credit in to my Oyster card ? And kindly can u Shere the link to register Oyster visitor card .
Hi Ahmed, for 4 days in London, presuming you are only staying in the central areas. I would recommend £30-40 on your oyster. As you’re travelling soon, just buy a Oyster card from a London tube station.
Can I travel from London Euston to Watford Station with the Visitor Oyster Card?
And what's the exact difference between the Visitor Oyster Card & the Oyster Card?
How many trips are you doing? If it’s just one trip then buy a normal Oyster card at the station. I would mainly recommend a visitors card if you’re going in attractions etc. I will do another video explaining the differences z
Hi may i just double check. Am i able to buy the tourist oyster card 3 day when i arrive in London?
Hi Ramesh, this needs to be bought online before you arrive. You can’t but it in a train station.
Good information. I don't have enough time to get a visitor oyster card but I do have a regular oyster card. Is there a daily cap for regular oyster card? Thank you.
Hi Eugene, please pick up a normal Oyster card from your local London tube station, the daily cap depends on the zones etc, please click the following link - tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices?intcmp=54720
@@ShaiExploresDaily Thank you.
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a visitor oysher (or Oysher) at Gatwick airport and using it on the way to and from the centre of London, and of course during the days I'm in London as I'm mainly going sightseeing.
I plan to take a train to the centre on a Sunday at around 9am and return to the airport at 8pm on a Tuesday.
In other words, on day #1 and #3 I'll be using transport between zone 1 Gatwick, how do I know what the maximum is for that day? And what transport can I use to and from the airport? On day #2 when I use zone 1 and zone 2, the maximum with oysher is £8.50?
Thanks :)
Hi Cristiana, what area in zone 1 are you travelling to/from? Normally you can get the Thameslink into London Bridge, Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras International and you will be in zone 1 or you can get the Gatwick Express to Victoria. The Sunday fare is £12.80 and the Tuesday fare is £21.80. O hope that helps.
@@ShaiExploresDaily Hi, as I'm arriving early I have to leave my luggage in a locker somewhere on Liverpool Street.
@@cristianadacunhamartins6020 if you’re going to Liverpool Street then catch the Thameslink into London Bridge and then from there you can either walk to Liverpool Street or jump onto the Northern Line to Bank (1 station) and then the central line to Liverpool Street (1 station).
@@ShaiExploresDaily If I use the oysher already at Gatwick, and then only use it in zone 1/2, will the limit be that of zone 1/2? And do I pay "separately/additionally" for the ticket on the Thames link?
In other words, will it only count what I walk on the underground/bus and the train journey and pay independently?
@@cristianadacunhamartins6020
Thameslink journeys between Gatwick and London zone 1 are covered under the Oyster Card so you only tap in and out once. I hope that helps.
Hi
Thanks for sharing this 1.
Id like to ask if it's there an unlimited ride for a 2 week visitor card. We are planning to to visit London this coming April, and we are a little bit confused on how it works for us tourist.
Thanks you for any helpful tips
Hello my friend, thanks for watching, so there’s no unlimited rides for two weeks for adults. Only for kids Under 11 with an adult.
I would advise to buy an Oyster card and only use the the train between places that aren’t walking distance. Most tourist sites are walking distance from each other. Use the bus where you can as it’s cheaper but if you’re using the train, try to avoid the busier periods as it’s more expensive. I hope that helps. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
@@ShaiExploresDaily thanks my friend, it's a shame that the people can't enjoy an unlimited rides, but it is what it is,unlike here in vienna we enjoy the luxury of commuting. Any tips of renting a car?
Thanks
@@eurotravellers don’t bother in London, traffic here is really bad and you can’t park anywhere unfortunately.
They discontinued the oyster visitor seven day pass since January 8.
That’s brilliant for tourists as London can be quite expensive.
Where can i buy oyster card in london. Can i buy it with cash from vending machine and where can i find vending machine with cash payment option. As in Heathrow the machine only have card option
You need to buy it from a London Underground station, their machines will take cash or card. You can also go to the person behind the desk and buy one.
Can I order the visitor oyster card online when I am still in London???
Will it be delivered by my address in London's accommodation???
You can do that but I would suggest just buying a Normal Oyster card from a London train station as you will have it immediately. It also comes with benefits such as being able to top it up etc
@@ShaiExploresDaily thank you 😊..
But actually I want to have both as I will use ordinary one, and keep the visitor one in my collection as it looks beautiful 🤣...
And visitors card is not able to top up???
Thanks for watching this video, please check out my 2024 Oyster Card video.
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Thank you!
My pleasure, thanks for watching
Great video but you neglected to tell us what happens if you run out of money on your OSTER card. Will my card automatically take money out of my credit card to add funds if i happen to go over while i am using it. And I live in the USA give it give my card to some who is going to london or lives in london. And if i allow some one to use my card… and it runs out of money can they add funds to it or do i have to add the funds since I purchased it with my master card.
Hi Alfonso, thanks for watching and thanks for your question. If you run out of money in your Visitor Oyster card, go to the machine at any London Underground station and top it up. You will be able to pay with cash or card at the machine, I hope that helps, I am here if you have anymore questions. Please feel free to subscribe if you haven’t already.
This is a wonderful video Shai. Thank you so much. I have one general question. It says on the TFL website: "Buy your Oyster card from the VisitBritain Shop and it will be mailed to you at your home address, fully activated and ready to use for when you arrive in London." But what is a "home address" for a tourist/ visitor from other countries? Should they provide a local address, or will TFL send it to their countries which may take a long time?
Hello my friend, thanks for watching. If you’re short on time just buy a normal oyster card from a London train station. The cost is £7, I hope that helps.