Transfer ownership of Oyster card

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I own an Oyster card and it is associated with my Oyster online account only in order to check my travel history. I also manage contactless cards on my existing Oyster account. There is currently an outstanding balance but no auto topup.

I want to give this physical card, with its balance, to a friend. I want my friend to be able to register the card on the new account to access the travel history in the future and/or apply for partial journeys etc. Personally, I don't even care about making him available my own travel history for that Oyster card.

How can he/she transfer ownership of the card to his/her own new account?






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Quick Answer about "Transfer ownership of Oyster card"

  • Get a new Oyster card.
  • Make at least one journey with it.
  • Wait 24 hours.
  • Sign in to your account, or create an account.
  • Go to 'Report card lost, stolen or failed'
  • Select 'Transfer my products to another Oyster card' and follow the instructions.


  • Can I transfer my Oyster card to someone else?

    If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, you can lend it to someone else. Two people can't use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can't lend it to someone else.

    Can I sell my Oyster card back?

    If you currently have an unused Oyster card, you can get a refund for the \xa35 deposit, regardless of how long it's been used for, as well as unpaid pay-as-you-go credit. There's no time limit on reclaiming this cash \u2013 you'll still be able to do it after Sunday 23 February.

    Can a family member use my Oyster card?

    The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends.






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