Credit cards in London Taxi cabs

[tpbf]

Here in the colonies, most cities are set up to accept credit cards in taxi cabs. Is this so in London? Commonly we might carry a lot of GBP just for taxi rides and credit cards seem ok almost everywhere else.

 

What is the status? No having to carry much cash would be good.

[Langoustine]

Some will, but here's the trick, quoted from the official London transport guide: "Many black cabs accept payment by credit or debit card but check with the driver before the trip starts. If you pay by card there is an additional charge of a maximum of £1 or 12.5% of the metered fare, whichever is greater." In addition, unless you have a Capital One credit or debit card, there will be a currency conversion fee of up to 3%. My advice: use cash.

[tjcox9]

We'll disembark the QM2 from NYC in Southampton and will require a taxi to our hotel. Any chance they take credit cards there......or is it the same story as in London?

 

Thanks for any info on this.

[gosport11]

I would have £10 to pay, depending on where your staying,i know the cabs where we live take cards with a lot of huff n puffing and extra added :):)

[tjcox9]

Certainly don't want any huffin' and puffin' upon our arrival in Southampton. Perhaps there's a bank ATM somewhere in the cruise terminal where the QM2 docks?????

[srpilo]

Certainly don't want any huffin' and puffin' upon our arrival in Southampton. Perhaps there's a bank ATM somewhere in the cruise terminal where the QM2 docks?????

 

Just ask your taxi driver to stop a an ATM on the way to your hotel

 

 

Easy Peasy

Srpilo