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Do Oyster Cards Expire? How to Keep Your Oyster Card Active

Learn whether Oyster cards expire and how to maintain card activity to protect your balance with Transport for London.

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Oyster cards do not expire as long as there is activity on the card. If left inactive for over a year, the balance might be frozen, but users can contact Transport for London to reactivate the card and access their balance. Always check the balance periodically to keep the card active.

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  1. How long can an Oyster card remain inactive before it expires?

    An Oyster card does not expire but if it remains inactive for over a year, the balance may be frozen until reactivated.

  2. How can I reactivate a frozen Oyster card balance?

    You can contact Transport for London to reactivate your Oyster card balance if it has been frozen due to inactivity.

  3. Does the Oyster card itself have an expiry date?

    No, Oyster cards do not have a set expiry date as long as there is periodic activity on the card.

  4. How can I keep my Oyster card active?

    To keep your Oyster card active, make sure to use or check your card balance periodically, at least once a year.

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