London Underground, Overground and DLR will accept contactless payments from September 16

Paying for a ticket on the London Underground, Overground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is about to get much simpler. From September 16, all of these transport options will support contactless payments, allowing commuters to ‘tap-in’ with any supported credit, debit or pre-paid cards, as well as relevant smartphone apps and wearables. The launch will, in essence, give you the ability to leave your Oyster card at home; while this alone is pretty convenient, it also means you won’t have to keep topping up. Contactless payment methods are tied to your bank account, so you can keep swiping and not have…

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