What is a key ticket?
What is a key ticket?
The Key is our contactless smartcard which means you can buy and download your tickets at home and fast-track through the station. The Key’s contactless technology allows you to hold the card over the reader at the ticket gate.
How do I put tickets on my key?
How do I buy and load tickets on to my Key card?
- Download the Southeastern app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
- Log in to your account and buy your ticket.
- Load your ticket straight onto The Key by simply tapping the smartcard onto the back of your phone after purchase.
How does key go work?
Set up keyGo on your Key Smartcard to get the best day fares available on the day of travel for your pay as you go journeys. Once registered for keyGo, just tap in and out as you travel, and we’ll calculate the best fare for you at the end of the day! …
Does the key smartcard work on the underground?
You can only use the Key on the Underground and other TfL services if you already have a season ticket on the Key that includes London travel. You cannot use the KeyGo for pay-as-you-go travel across all London Transport like you can with an Oyster or contactless card.
How does a smartcard work?
Smart contact cards work by inserting it into a card reader and with the contact pad bearing a memory chip where information is being stored, the card reader can read whatever is written on the card and allow the user perform any transaction he intends doing.
Does Thameslink have an app?
Helping your journey on Thameslink Just personalise your dashboard with your favourite journeys and get the info you need at a glance every time you open your app. You can now use our app to load your ticket to the Key Smartcard, then tap your card to the back of your Smartphone.
How do I use Thameslink?
You can use your Oyster card or contactless payment card on Thameslink services in London Zones 1-6. Either buy or top up a Transport for London Oyster card or use a contactless debit or credit card debit or credit card to get around.
Is it cheaper to use contactless card or Oyster?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
What are smart card readers used for?
A smart card reader—a hardware device—is needed to write to and read the information on the card. Smart cards can be used for different purposes, but one of the most popular is for authentication.
What are smart cards used for on laptops?
Smart cards can provide personal identification, authentication, data storage, and application processing. Applications include identification, financial, mobile phones (SIM), public transit, computer security, schools, and healthcare.
How often does Thameslink run?
Fast services between Epsom and London Bridge will run every half-hour, the exception being a reduced frequency in the early morning. Trains from Epsom to London Bridge will depart at 05:45, 07:16, 08:15 then every 30 mins until 22:45.
How to register for a Thameslink Key smartcard?
How to register for The Key Smartcard. You can order The Key Smartcard and start using it in a few simple steps: Register for The Key Smartcard and purchase your ticket online all in one go. Receive your smartcard through the post and start travelling. Buy more tickets as and when you need them to load to your Key Smartcard.
Where can I buy Thameslink season tickets online?
To buy Season tickets online you need to: Under the Season tickets tab, select your journey and the ticket you require If available, the Key Smartcard will be offered as a delivery option. Please note that only one ticket can be bought in a transaction to be offered the Key Smartcard as a delivery option
Where can I buy a Key smartcard in London?
When you first register for The Key Smartcard, you can purchase a ticket at the same time which will be pre-loaded onto your smartcard so that it’s ready to use once received. You can buy your ticket online or from a ticket machine at one of our stations outside London.
Can you buy a train ticket on a Key smartcard?
It is not possible to buy tickets on the Key Smartcard on the train. Please ensure you have bought a ticket for your Key Smartcard before travelling. You can buy tickets online or at any of our ticket machines outside the London area.