FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Confused???? Oyster or Travelcard or neither?

Nov 12, 2019 | 11:06 am

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krispy84

Join Date: Jul 2014

Location: UK - Hampshire & London

Programs: Mucci de Guardian des Celliers des Grands Crus 1e Classé, plus BAEC.

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Originally Posted by DieselYVR

You also need to consider exchange rates and other fx fees if you are not using a GBP contactless card. Per transaction charges or poor fx rates could make a significant difference to total cost. If OP is form outside of the UK I would suggest an Oyster card. Put more than enough on it when you buy it and then you will get the balance back when you depart.

I disagree. As you say, it depends if the card charges FX fees or not, what rate is being used etc. Saying all non-UK visitors should use Oyster is a sweeping generalisation.

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