"Roland Perry" wrote in message
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In message , at 15:40:38 on Thu,
11 Dec 2008, Paul Scott remarked:
"The money on your Oyster card never
expires - it stays there until you use it.
However, if your card is not used for
2 years, you will have to reactivate it or
claim back any unused cash by calling
the Oyster helpline..."

I never knew that. I must have been lucky that I've inadvertently never
left more than a 2 year gap. Or is it a new idea they've just cooked up?


I think it dates back to at least 2005 when I originally got my card.

Paul S