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TFL UNPAID FARES — what is this charge?

TFL UNPAID FARES is a billing descriptor that appears on credit card and bank statements for charges from Transport for London, a Public transport merchant. Their website is https://tfl.gov.uk. You can contact them at +44 (0)343 222 1234. Record last updated September 4, 2026
45 cardholder lookups since July 2026 14 in the last 30 days from 15 countries Measured by WhoBilled.me — searches for this charge plus visits to this page, automated traffic excluded. How we count
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This is a charge from Transport for London for unpaid fares on the London public transport system (Underground, buses, trams, etc.).
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Transport for London
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TfL
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https://tfl.gov.uk
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Public transport
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Address
13 Allsop Place, England, NW1 5RS, GB
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What is the TFL UNPAID FARES charge?

TFL UNPAID FARES is Transport for London collecting a contactless or Oyster fare that could not be taken on the day of travel — usually because the card payment was declined or the card had insufficient funds. TfL keeps retrying the card until it is paid, and you cannot travel on that card again until it is.

Public record
TfL charges contactless travel once per day, adding all journeys into one fare, and the payment normally appears within three days as TfL Travel followed by the transaction type. If that payment fails, the amount becomes an unpaid fare.
Barclays’ guidance on TfL payments: “TfL will keep trying to take the payment, including the next time you touch in,” and “you can also pay any unpaid fares on your TfL online account (if you have one) or by calling them.”
Daily caps for some zones exceed £100, so a single TfL line can be larger than the usual contactless limit; an incomplete journey (no touch-out) is charged at the maximum fare.
What cardholders report
A TFL UNPAID FARES line appearing weeks after travel is usually a retry of a fare declined at the time; matching it to the journey history in your TfL contactless account settles which day it covers.
WhoBilled.me data
Google shows this line to searchers about 100 times a month, almost all from the UK.
Details above checked as of September 3, 2026. Sources: TfL — Contactless conditions of use, Barclays — How a TfL contactless payment appears. Reports are attributed to their sources and are not assertions by WhoBilled.me — see our advisory policy. Is any of this out of date or incorrect? Claim this record to respond.
Common questions about this charge

How do I stop or dispute the TFL UNPAID FARES charge?

Cancel with the business directly and keep the confirmation. If charges continue after you cancel, dispute them with your card issuer — the public-record and cardholder-report details above can support the dispute. Use the refund and cancel options on this page to start a request.

Is the TFL UNPAID FARES charge legitimate or fraud?

TFL UNPAID FARES is a recognized billing descriptor associated with Transport for London. That identification tells you who the charge is from — it cannot by itself confirm that your specific transaction was authorized. If you don't recognize it, first check whether someone who shares your card made the purchase, then contact Transport for London directly before disputing the charge with your bank.

How do I contact Transport for London about this charge?

Call Transport for London at +44 (0)343 222 1234. Visit https://tfl.gov.uk for support.

How do I cancel or get a refund from Transport for London?

Use the Request a Refund or Cancel Order / Subscription options on this page to start a request. You can also call Transport for London at +44 (0)343 222 1234.

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