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Hire bikes in London with Santander Cycles

You can hire a bike from as little as £2. Simply download our Santander Cycles app or go to any docking station terminal with your bank card and touch the screen to get started.

There's no need to book - hire a bike, ride it, then return it to any docking station.

 

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