From November 23rd, anyone using MasterCard with Apple Pay can travel for free on Transport for London every Monday. This campaign will run for four Mondays ending on December 14.
Apple Pay users that use MasterCard for their journeys for the remainder of the week will continue to benefit from TfL's weekly cap on travel fares.
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rhysjones2
20 Nov 156#6
this is really not on. I mean, it gets heat for being a good deal, but TFL services are essential for many families on various incomes. many who use the service can not afford premium priced apple devices either. I don't think a private company should be able to do this kind of thing, it doesn't feel right. especially when travel is already subsidised, I guarantee apple or Mastercard are not paying the full price for their tickets. So a good deal, but I am not exactly sure this one is ethical. still, if you have an apple device, enjoy!
groove_
20 Nov 155#14
Free travel for the rich. While the average person has to pay a significant part of his/hers salary to commute to work.
Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer. As Cameron said, "We are all in this together".
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raj75
19 Nov 15#1
Is these only devices with Apple Pay?
iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and later
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 and later
unsaltedrhino to raj75
19 Nov 15#2
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
Apple Watch
Paired with iPhone 5 or later
AdamUddin
19 Nov 15#3
Is there any link for this or confirmation? Heat added though!
voodoomox
19 Nov 15#4
The only news I can find, but nothing from official source:
wow i'm really subsidising an agenda towards apple and mastercard
rhysjones2
20 Nov 156#6
this is really not on. I mean, it gets heat for being a good deal, but TFL services are essential for many families on various incomes. many who use the service can not afford premium priced apple devices either. I don't think a private company should be able to do this kind of thing, it doesn't feel right. especially when travel is already subsidised, I guarantee apple or Mastercard are not paying the full price for their tickets. So a good deal, but I am not exactly sure this one is ethical. still, if you have an apple device, enjoy!
premierfella to rhysjones2
20 Nov 15#8
For the very reason you've stated I take the opposite view (i.e. I'd be very surprised if Apple or MasterCard or whoever is behind this particular promotion isn't paying the full whack for the tickets).
HUKDUSER94
20 Nov 15#7
Does this include all tube zones?
exclusivezia21
20 Nov 15#9
Is this a confirmed freebie? As I was trying to search for this on google and I didnt able to find it.
Max spend is about £27/28 over the term of the offer so not really free travel for all 4 eligible Mondays. Something to watch out for
teerex to teerex
20 Nov 15#12
Edit - it's per promotional period and I think each Monday is a separate promotional period.
exclusivezia21 to teerex
20 Nov 15#13
Promotional Period 1 (“PP1”) - 04:30 on 23/11/2015 to 01:00 on 24/11/2015
Promotional Period 2 (“PP2”) - 04:30 on 30/11/2015 to 01:00 on 01/12/2015
Promotional Period 3 (“PP3”) - 04:30 on 07/12/2015 to 01:00 on 08/12/2015
Promotional Period 4 (“PP4”) - 04:30 on 14/12/2015 to 01:00 on 15/12/2015
The offer entitles cardholders to receive a refund against their travel costs made with a MasterCard card with Apple Pay on London Buses, London Underground, London Trams, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line, and most National Rail services in London (where a yellow card reader is present) to a maximum value of £27.90 per cardholder, per Promotional Period.
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Apple Pay users that use MasterCard for their journeys for the remainder of the week will continue to benefit from TfL's weekly cap on travel fares.
Top comments
Rich getting richer, poor getting poorer. As Cameron said, "We are all in this together".
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iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and later
iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 and later
Apple Watch
Paired with iPhone 5 or later
http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/technology-and-gaming/mastercard-owners-using-apple-pay-will-be-able-to-travel-around-london-for-free-on-mondays-for-a-month-365942.html
Similar to the contactless deal they did last year:
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/money-tips/free-london-travel-for-mastercard-holders-11363943622679
Promotional Period 2 (“PP2”) - 04:30 on 30/11/2015 to 01:00 on 01/12/2015
Promotional Period 3 (“PP3”) - 04:30 on 07/12/2015 to 01:00 on 08/12/2015
Promotional Period 4 (“PP4”) - 04:30 on 14/12/2015 to 01:00 on 15/12/2015
The offer entitles cardholders to receive a refund against their travel costs made with a MasterCard card with Apple Pay on London Buses, London Underground, London Trams, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line, and most National Rail services in London (where a yellow card reader is present) to a maximum value of £27.90 per cardholder, per Promotional Period.