Here’s where it gets fun. Apple Pay works even if your iPhone’s battery dies—yes, really! For up to five hours after your phone powers off, you can still tap through the barriers using Express Mode. It’s like having a backup parachute built into your dead phone.
Another win? You can easily track your journeys in the Wallet app. Ever wonder, “Did I tap in correctly?” Now you can check instantly. No more worrying about those annoying maximum fare penalties because you forgot to tap out.
Apple Pay's Express Transit Mode Working in Parts of London Underground
What About Visitors from Abroad?
Heads up, tourists! Apple Pay on the Tube works with most international credit cards, too. So if you’re visiting London from New York, Tokyo, or Sydney, you can skip the Oyster card queue entirely. Just tap your phone and voilà—you’re officially a Londoner, at least for a few days.
One small note: if you have multiple cards in Apple Pay, make sure to double-tap and select the right one before you tap the reader. Otherwise, the Tube might try to charge your business card for your morning croissant trip. Not ideal.
