Oyster card

An Oyster card is a contactless smart card used to pay for travel on public transportation in London, such as buses, trains, and the underground. Instead of buying individual tickets, you load money or travel passes onto the card. When boarding, you tap the card on a reader, which deducts the fare automatically. The Oyster helps streamline travel, offers discounted rates compared to paper tickets, and tracks your journeys for convenience. It’s reusable, can be topped up online or at stations, and provides an efficient, cashless way to navigate London's transportation network.