Apply for 18+ Oyster Card

Create a web account
You’ll need to create a web account before you can apply for an Oyster photocard.

To create a web account you will need to provide an active email address, your name, address, date of birth and phone number. We need your date of birth so we can confirm, as the web account holder, you’re aged 18 or over.

Once the web account has been created, you’ll be able to apply online for an Oyster photocard.

18+ Student Oyster photocard
Get 30 per cent off adult-rate Travelcard and Bus & Tram Passes.

Applying online

You must make your application online, and you’ll need:

  • A colour, digital photo to upload
  • Your Enrolment Number from your education establishment
  • Your course start and end dates
  • A credit or debit card to pay the £20.00 fee
  • An active email address