How to use the oyster card when studying in the UK?

It is essential to study and travel in Britain, and the British oyster card is a must for international students living in Greater London. It is not only convenient, but also saves money. Here is a detailed introduction to the use of the London Oyster Transportation Card. Oyster card is the cheapest payment method for London's one-way subway, bus, port light rail (DLR) and tram. You can deposit different tickets and cash into the card, check the balance in the card, purchase tickets and delay or recharge, and manage the oyster card online.

There are many forms of oyster card payment, and you can decide which one to use according to your own use: you can use the pay-as-you-go form if you don't travel frequently, that is, you need to pay the fare when you travel; Students who travel frequently can deposit a travel card and a bus card on the Oyster card. It can also be used in combination with both forms.

The cash on the card will never expire, but if your card has not been used for 2 years, you must reactivate it or get back the unused balance by calling the oyster card help hotline. If you only use the Oyster card to take the bus at the adult fare on a pay-as-you-go basis, then you can lend your card to friends or others.

How to use your oyster card

In order to ensure the correct payment when taking the bus, you must always swipe your card at the beginning of the trip (swipe your oyster card on the card reader) and get off at the end of the subway trip.

When riding DLR with oyster card, you need to swipe your card to get on and off at the beginning and end of the trip.

When you take a bus or tram, you only need to swipe your card at the beginning of your trip.

Students studying in the UK, when swiping the oyster card, pay attention to check whether the green indicator light is on to ensure that your oyster has passed the verification. If you don't swipe your card correctly, you may be fined or even prosecuted.