Nobody ever mentions this, but keep an eye on your journey history through the Oyster online account. Discrepancies happen, and you might be eligible for a refund if you've been overcharged because of a faulty card reader or if you forgot to tap out in the melee. Might not sound like much, but these pounds add up!

Here’s another one for you savvy travellers: on buses and trams, you can use Hopper fare. Tap on with your Oyster, and you can make unlimited bus and tram journeys for free within one hour of first touching in – a great little money saver for short trips across the city!

Adding to the railcard point - students, make sure to get your 18+ Student Oyster photocard for 30% off travelcards and Bus & Tram pass season tickets. It’s a game-changer and super easy to set up online!

Or u know, just jump the barriers, travel for free? Jk unless... 😈

Also, remember Visitor Oyster cards people! If you've got friends coming over, they can save a ton compared to paper tickets. I got one for my cousin, and he was chuffed with how much he could travel without worrying about the cost.

Thanks for the tips! I've just moved to London and was a bit confused about how all this works. I'll defo be linking my railcard now that I know about the off-peak discount. Any advice on the best way to get around late at night?

Totally agree on the peak times! I started waking up one hour earlier just to catch the off-peak rates and it's already saving me a decent sum each month. Plus the trains are less of a sardine can, which is a nice bonus.

Solid advice, but let's not forget about auto top-up. Set it up once, and you never have to worry about running out of credit again. It'll automatically recharge your Oyster with your chosen amount when it falls below a tenner. Life-saver when you're late for a meeting and no time to queue for a top-up.