I saved the Oyster Card that I had used seven years ago in London. I'm going back soon. Will my ancient Oyster Card still work?
I'm also traveling with a friend, who does not have an Oyster Card. Can she purchase a card at Heathrow Airport?
Thank you.
Yes to both questions. It works just like the Ventra Card in Chicago.
You may need to get your card reactivated, which you can do at Heathrow tube station. A member of staff can sort you out. And yes, your friend can buy one there.
Oyster cards go to sleep after two years, but can easily be reactivated for free by the staff. You can
easily top it up if you need to at the kiosk.
It is easy to buy an Oyster card at Heathrow , it is even easier than buying a Ventra card at Ohare since the card readers aren't nearly as fussy as the ones at the Ventra machines.
Thank you to all who replied.
