No, the credit on an Oyster card does not expire.
Based on information provided by Transport for London (TfL), the credit you add to your Oyster card remains available until you use it. You can add various amounts of credit to your Oyster card, including:
- £10
- £15
- £20
- £25
- £30
- £35
- £40
- £50
Key Points About Oyster Card Credit:
- No Expiration: The funds you load onto your Oyster card have no time limit; they remain available until spent.
- Top-Up Flexibility: If your Oyster card balance runs low, you can easily top it up at various locations and use it again.
- Card Expiry: While the credit itself doesn't expire, the physical Oyster card may have an expiry date. You might need to replace your Oyster card if it expires, but the credit can typically be transferred to a new card.
How to Use Your Oyster Card Credit:
- Pay as you go: Simply touch your Oyster card at the start and end of your journey on buses, trains, trams, the Tube, and other TfL services.
- Check Balance: You can check your remaining balance at ticket machines, online, or via the TfL app.
- Top-Up Options: Oyster cards can be topped up at various locations, including ticket machines at stations, online, and at Oyster Ticket Stops.
Essentially, your Oyster card credit is a prepaid balance that remains valid until spent, offering convenience and flexibility for travel in London.
