Paul Corfield writes:
Yes because TfL are almost certainly deploying new software to all
card reading devices (on rail modes) in preparation for launch of
contactless bank card acceptance and daily capping in 2014.

Does this mean I will no longer need my oyster card when I visit London?

I have a pay wave debit card and a pay as you go Oyster card and visit
London a few times a year.

Phil

In message , at 21:14:11 on Fri, 1 Nov 2013,
Phil remarked:
Yes because TfL are almost certainly deploying new software to all
card reading devices (on rail modes) in preparation for launch of
contactless bank card acceptance and daily capping in 2014.

Does this mean I will no longer need my oyster card when I visit London?

I have a pay wave debit card and a pay as you go Oyster card and visit
London a few times a year.

As long as they accept foreign (non-UK) issued contactless cards. I
don't think the current trial does [nor do I think it accepts the sort
of pre-pay cards often sold to travellers].
--
Roland Perry

On Sat, 02 Nov 2013 01:17:35 +0000
Paul Corfield wrote:
A "wave and pay" bank card should be accepted when the system is fully
switched on next year. At the moment only buses are covered and no
daily capping operates. TfL are apparently going to undertake a
larger trial shortly when more details should emerge and I expect a
big publicity campaign when the scheme fully launches next year.

They won't need publicity. The braindead masses seem to have no issue with
direct access to their bank accounts so long as it saves them 5 seconds or
the hassle of carrying an extra 20 gram card. These people don't deserve
to have savings - I hope some hackers clean them out.

--
Spud