Adding a Senior railcard to Oyster - tube stations?

[Cell2025]

Hi.

I have spent a fair deal of time searching for previous topis, but the ones I found were either closed for further discussion or ancient. Apologies if I've overlooked the obvious.

I have read the advice on TFL site re adding a Senior Railcard and note that you can add them as follows:

• Tube, some London Overground and some Elizabeth line stations
• Oyster Ticket Stops

I won't be going near the overground, and the Elizabeth Line stations tend to be outside the centre and in the main closed on Sundays, which is when I;ll need to add it.

I don't know what an Oyster ticket stop is, and when it says 'tube', what does it mean, given that in my experience most stations no longer have ticket windows.

As I say, apologies if I'm raising the Titanic here but I have tried to find relevant threads explaining what ticket stiops are and what tube stations will be able to help.

I'll be arriving at KX from Leeds, by the way.

Thanks for any help.

 

[TFN]

Tube is London Underground managed stations.
King’s Cross St Pancras where you’re arriving at would be perfect for it. Staff would link your Oyster to the railcard on the ticket machine.

 

[cool110]

I don't know what an Oyster ticket stop is

A newsagent that sells Oyster cards

 

[Cell2025]

Thanks to you both. Much appreciated!

 

[Haywain]

Hi.

I have spent a fair deal of time searching for previous topis, but the ones I found were either closed for further discussion or ancient. Apologies if I've overlooked the obvious.

I have read the advice on TFL site re adding a Senior Railcard and note that you can add them as follows:

• Tube, some London Overground and some Elizabeth line stations
• Oyster Ticket Stops

I won't be going near the overground, and the Elizabeth Line stations tend to be outside the centre and in the main closed on Sundays, which is when I;ll need to add it.

I don't know what an Oyster ticket stop is, and when it says 'tube', what does it mean, given that in my experience most stations no longer have ticket windows.

As I say, apologies if I'm raising the Titanic here but I have tried to find relevant threads explaining what ticket stiops are and what tube stations will be able to help.

I'll be arriving at KX from Leeds, by the way.

Thanks for any help.

Any underground station.

 

[Hadders]

In my experience the staff at Kings Cross St Pancras Underground station will be able to sort it for you.

 

[ChrisC]

I always get my Senior Railcard added to my Oyster Card at the TfL Visitor Centre within Kings Cross St Pancras Underground station. It’s on the right as you enter the tube station through the arches from St Pancras at the main Euston Road end of the station. The staff there have always been very quick and efficient and very friendly.

 

[Starmill]

I always get my Senior Railcard added to my Oyster Card at the TfL Visitor Centre within Kings Cross St Pancras Underground station. It’s on the right as you enter the tube station through the arches from St Pancras at the main Euston Road end of the station. The staff there have always been very quick and efficient and very friendly.

These are a good opportunity, although they used to have funny opening hours. There are only a few left other than this one too.

 

[unsatisfied]

Both tube stations I tried have been able to add my railcard to my Oyster card. A member of staff scans their pass on any regular ticket vending machine, and if I recall correctly a screen pops up asking for their PIN, and from there they select the relevant option and make you scan your Oyster card. The first time I did this it asked me to create a password because I didn't have an online account. Then, they type in as many letters from your railcard as fit into the input box, and set the expiry date.

What impressed me the most was the TVM staff interface I never knew existed.

 

[BVW]

I update my Oyster at Liverpool Street tube every three years as and when I renew my Disabled Railcard. The concourse staff have always been very helpful there.