If you’ve got a contactless bank card or your phone set up with Apple Pay or Google Pay, you’re already winning. The Tube prices for contactless are capped daily and weekly, which means after a certain amount of travel, you ride for free until the cap resets. It’s like the universe giving you a little “thank you for commuting” hug.
I once forgot my Oyster card and nearly panicked, but my debit card saved me—and saved me money. By Thursday, I’d hit the weekly cap, and Friday’s commute was absolutely free. You don’t need a special app or a PhD in transport maths for this; just tap and go.
Why You Should Care
Because that weekly cap can be as low as £40-ish for zones 1-2, which is way cheaper than buying a weekly Travelcard. And if you’re visiting London for the weekend, the Saturday and Sunday caps mean your sightseeing jaunt won’t cost you more than a good pub lunch.
