Transport for London Charge on Your Bank Statement

Transport for London is listed in the Travel category. Charges from Transport for London may appear on bank statements under the descriptors shown on this page. Transport for London (TfL) runs the Tube, buses, Overground, Elizabeth line and more. Charges include pay-as-you-go contactless travel, Oyster top-ups, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ.

What Is Transport for London?

Transport for London (TfL) runs the Tube, buses, Overground, Elizabeth line and more. Charges include pay-as-you-go contactless travel, Oyster top-ups, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ. Contactless fares are often grouped into a daily total, and entries usually read TFL TRAVEL CH or TFL.GOV.UK.

Category: Travel

How Does Transport for London Appear on Your Bank Statement?

This company may appear on your bank statement under one of these transaction descriptors:

If you see any of these codes on your statement, click the link above to find out more about that specific charge.

How Do I Cancel a Transport for London Charge?

  1. Check your account: Log in to your Transport for London account and review your active subscriptions and recent transactions. You may have forgotten about a trial or annual renewal.
  2. Contact the merchant: Reach out to Transport for London customer support about the charge. Keep a written record of all communication.
  3. Contact your bank: If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

Frequently Asked Questions About Transport for London Charges

What is Transport for London on my bank statement?

Transport for London is listed in the Travel category. Transport for London (TfL) runs the Tube, buses, Overground, Elizabeth line and more. Charges include pay-as-you-go contactless travel, Oyster top-ups, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ. Contactless fares are often grouped into a daily total, and entries usually read TFL TRAVEL CH or TFL.GOV.UK. It may appear on your bank statement under a shortened descriptor rather than its full name.

How do I cancel Transport for London?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Transport for London account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Transport for London directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Why does Transport for London appear on my statement with a different name?

Banks display a short "transaction descriptor" set by the merchant's payment processor, not the company's full trading name. This is why Transport for London may appear as an abbreviation or code. The descriptor is usually the company's registered payment name, which can differ from the brand name you recognise.

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