Whether you can still use your 18+ Oyster photocard depends on whether you are still eligible based on your course or work placement.
Your 18+ Student Oyster photocard has an expiry date linked to your education or work placement. Transport for London (TfL) is informed by your educational institution when your eligibility changes or your course ends. When this happens, your photocard is stopped from being used.
Here's a breakdown:
- Expiry Tied to Eligibility: The card's validity is directly linked to your student status or work placement.
- Information from Institution: Your school, college, or university provides TfL with your course end date and updates if necessary.
- Automatic Deactivation: Once your eligibility ends (e.g., you graduate or your placement finishes), TfL deactivates your photocard.
Therefore, you can only use your 18+ Oyster photocard while you are still an eligible student or on an eligible work placement, and before the photocard is deactivated.
To be certain of your card's status, you can check with Transport for London (TfL) directly or through your online Oyster account, if you have one.
