18-25 Care Leaver Oyster photocard
Benefits
You get 50% off:
- Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares
- Adult 7 Day or monthly (up to 12 months) Bus & Tram Passes
Who is it for?
You must be:
- A London care leaver
- Aged between 18 and 25
- Living in a London borough
- Getting no other free or discounted travel
Before you apply
To take part in the scheme, you need to tell your responsible London borough that you're interested in applying. If you're eligible, they'll share your data with TfL and you can then apply.
How to apply
You must apply online for a 18-25 CL Bus & Tram Discount Oyster photocard.
You need to provide:
- Your active email address
- Digital photo of you which must be a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file and be less than 6MB
- Details of a debit or credit card registered to a London borough address and pay £20
Once your photo has been accepted and your application is successfully completed, your 18-25 CL Bus & Tram Discount Oyster photocard will usually arrive within 2 weeks.
Check your application status
When you apply for an 18-25 CL Bus & Tram Discount Oyster photocard, we'll set up a photocard web account for you. You can check your application status when you sign in to your photocard web account.
How to use and where to buy
- Add pay as you go credit or a Bus & Tram Pass
- Always touch in at the start of each bus or tram journey. Find out more about touching in and out
- You can add pay as you go credit or buy a Bus & Tram Pass online by signing in to your photocard web account, at Oyster ticket stops or Tube stations
- Keep your card safe. Don't let anyone else use your photocard
- Use your photocard web account to manage your card or report it lost, stolen or damaged
Expiry
Your photocard is valid until the day before your 26th birthday.