Child Oyster cards

adamskiodp

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Child Oyster cards Oct 1, 2015 16:30:32 GMT

Post by adamskiodp on Oct 1, 2015 16:30:32 GMT

Hi again

Sorry to ask but I'm confused by the TFL website as what my child needs.

Is the 11 - 15 Zip photo card an Oyster card that can be topped up and used as PAYG on all TFL services or is it just a photo ID card to be used in conjunction with a PAYG Oyster card? If it is a PAYG Oyster card for children, can it be used to tap in and out on the National rail 'Red route' services within Greater London?

Sorry for the ramble

Thanks,

Adam

Last Edit: Oct 1, 2015 16:31:37 GMT by adamskiodp

trt Posts: 1,953	Child Oyster cards Oct 2, 2015 9:36:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trt on Oct 2, 2015 9:36:52 GMT It's an Oyster card in itself as well as a Photo ID card. i.e. An Oyster card with a specially printed front with the photo on it.
	Last Edit: Oct 2, 2015 9:37:31 GMT by trt

adamskiodp Posts: 12	Child Oyster cards Oct 2, 2015 12:21:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adamskiodp on Oct 2, 2015 12:21:15 GMT Great. Thanks for a quick answer Adam

norbitonflyer Posts: 6,614	Child Oyster cards Oct 3, 2015 21:31:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by norbitonflyer on Oct 3, 2015 21:31:11 GMT Best to think of it as an Oyster card which gives a child rate on tube and train, and free on the buses. The photo is there to ensure it is only used by the entitled person
	Last Edit: Oct 3, 2015 21:32:29 GMT by norbitonflyer

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Child Oyster cards Oct 3, 2015 22:16:09 GMT

Post by snoggle on Oct 3, 2015 22:16:09 GMT

It is worth adding that a 11-15 Zip Oyster Card can also, if required, have a Child Rate zonal Travelcard added to it. This is only likely to be worthwhile if the child is making very regular use of rail and tube / DLR / Overground services. Otherwise a cash balance on the card should cover PAYG child rate travel on all rail services. Buses and Trams are free for 11-15 Zip Card holders.

Post by adamskiodp on Oct 1, 2015 16:30:32 GMT

Post by trt on Oct 2, 2015 9:36:52 GMT

Post by adamskiodp on Oct 2, 2015 12:21:15 GMT

Post by norbitonflyer on Oct 3, 2015 21:31:11 GMT

Post by snoggle on Oct 3, 2015 22:16:09 GMT