Tube - how do I pay for DD

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We'll be in London next weekend. No plans to return in the near future so pointless getting a young person card or an oyster for myself. I was just planning to tap in and out with contactless but I can't make sense of what I need to do for DD, she's 12. Can anyone advise? Thanks in advance

It's always a bit tricky in that situation. To be honest, it's probably easiest to just use another bank card for her and suck up the fact she's paying adult fare. Or if she's small just go through the wide gate with her and say she's 11!.

Thank you @BlackberrySky are 11 year olds free? I thought it was 10 and under.

To be honest I would just use another card for her and pay the adult fare. The other option is a paper ticket but not sure it will be much cheaper

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Oh yes, you're right, it's ten and under for free travel. Mine are older now and I'd forgotten! I was joking really anyway - the second bank card is the least stressful thing.

I just used a second bank card for my 12yo as I was too late to get an Oyster card!

She can just use her contactless card and you use yours.

You can get a teen oyster card from the ticket office. Half price journeys (and £7 refundable deposit or keep it and top up on your next trip).

If you have an old Oyster card anywhere the TFL staff can put a Young Visitor discount on it.