No, I accept that. For the odd one-off transaction the inconvenience
is just about acceptable; the last time I collected anything at a
ticket gate was when I set up auto top-up. What I'm particularly
interested in is anyone who prefers online over manual top ups for
putting PAYG value on their Oyster on a regular basis.


Are you looking for script ideas for a variation on "what did the Romans
ever do for us?".

There's many other possible reasons. 2 which will count for me when our
corner shop closes:

o the local ticket machine is exposed to the elements; my PC ain't;

o the local ticket machine is exposed to street robbers; my PC is
only exposed to the burglars.
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R