{"id":8216,"date":"2024-11-10T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T09:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/?p=8216"},"modified":"2024-11-25T19:39:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T19:39:20","slug":"zip-oyster-card-free-discount-travel-for-5-15-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/zip-oyster-card-free-discount-travel-for-5-15-year-olds\/","title":{"rendered":"Zip Oyster Photocard: free &#038; discount travel for 5-15 year olds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Zip Oyster Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have been using Zip Oyster Cards for several years and they are brilliant. Available for ages 5-10, 11-15 and 16-17 year olds, they offer free and discounted travel across London and beyond (including areas of Surrey, Essex and Kent). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1732561003470-9d780dfd-9183-47ab-9d66-cac6b9f75642_1.jpg?resize=702%2C556&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Where you can use a Zip Oyster card \" class=\"wp-image-10258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1732561003470-9d780dfd-9183-47ab-9d66-cac6b9f75642_1.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1732561003470-9d780dfd-9183-47ab-9d66-cac6b9f75642_1.jpg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1732561003470-9d780dfd-9183-47ab-9d66-cac6b9f75642_1.jpg?resize=768%2C608&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where you can use a Zip Oyster Photocard <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all Oyster cards, Zip cards can be preloaded with credit for <em>pay as you go<\/em> and enable users to easily touch in and out anywhere where there&#8217;s an Oyster yellow card reader (you only have to touch in on buses and trams). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying for a Zip Oyster Photocard Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A parent or guardian needs to apply for the Zip Oyster Photocard for under 18s and you do this by creating a free account in your own name on the TfL website here: <a href=\"https:\/\/photocard.tfl.gov.uk\/account\">Create an Oyster photocard account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Apply online for a Zip Oyster photocard \u2013 it\u2019s quick and easy\" width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5tu7mMA8rd0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By entering your child&#8217;s date of birth, the system automatically recognises which card you&#8217;re applying for. You&#8217;ll need digital photos of each child you&#8217;re applying for and their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/5-things-to-think-about-if-youre-planning-a-post-lockdown-holiday\/\">passport<\/a> details to verify their age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s all very straight forward. Make sure you use a clear head and shoulders shot though as two out of three of my pics were rejected (possibly as they were too heavily cropped).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The communication, which is via texts and emails, about the progress of the application was great and the cards arrived 2-3 days after application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zip Oyster Photocards for 5-10 year olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These cards cost \u00a310 on application and with it your child gets free travel on all London transport services (under-11s can travel free at any time on London buses and trams without a ticket\/Oyster Card). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free travel on Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free travel on most&nbsp;National Rail services*&nbsp;that accept <em>pay as you go <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% off adult rate tickets on the&nbsp;Thames Clippers River Bus services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay as you go at a child rate&nbsp;on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/place\/25549367-london-cable-car\">IFS Cloud Cable Car<\/a>&nbsp;(formerly Emirates Air Line Cable Car)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-1068x801.jpeg?resize=702%2C527\" alt=\"Zip oyster card free and discounted travel for 5 to 15 year olds. Zip Oyster 5-10 years, Zip Oyster 11-15 years\" class=\"wp-image-8218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1068%2C801&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?w=1404&amp;ssl=1 1404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3214-1-scaled.jpeg?w=2106&amp;ssl=1 2106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flying Emirates over London <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zip Oyster Photocards for 11 -15 year olds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For children aged 11-15 the card costs \u00a315 and offers free and discounted travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Free travel on buses and trams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child rate pay as you go fares on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and Emirates Air Line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% off most fares on National Rail services * <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50% off adult rate tickets on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topping up you Zip Oyster Photocard <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can top up ad hoc easily from your account once you&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/photocard.tfl.gov.uk\/\">logged in<\/a> by clicking the link shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=702%2C410&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Topping up pay as you go for Oyster Zip Photocard from the TfL website \" class=\"wp-image-10262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=1068%2C624&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=768%2C448&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=1536%2C897&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?resize=2048%2C1196&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?w=1404&amp;ssl=1 1404w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-19.09.15.png?w=2106&amp;ssl=1 2106w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there&#8217;s also the option to auto top up. This Tech Advisor article provides a useful step-by-step guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/how-to\/internet\/top-up-zip-oyster-3803620\/ \">https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/how-to\/internet\/top-up-zip-oyster-3803620\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy your travels! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* check <a href=\"https:\/\/tfl.gov.uk\/fares\/free-and-discounted-travel\/5-10-zip-oyster-photocard\">website<\/a> for exclusions <\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- START ADVERTISER: Marks and Spencer UK from awin.com --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?s=3442168&amp;v=1402&amp;q=455516&amp;r=175921\" rel=\"sponsored\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cshow.php?s=3442168&amp;v=1402&amp;q=455516&amp;r=175921\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- END ADVERTISER: Marks and Spencer UK from awin.com --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Zip Oyster Card? We have been using Zip Oyster Cards for several years and they are brilliant. Available for ages 5-10, 11-15 and 16-17 year olds, they offer free and discounted travel across London and beyond (including areas of Surrey, Essex and Kent). Like all Oyster cards, Zip cards can be preloaded<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/zip-oyster-card-free-discount-travel-for-5-15-year-olds\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[672],"tags":[1177,1364,1176,1175,1174,1042,1362,1363],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_5096-scaled.jpeg?fit=2052%2C2560&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3ej6a-28w","jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8216"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8216"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10265,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8216\/revisions\/10265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}