Switch to a c2c Smartcard for a more durable way to use your tickets Keep your ticket away from your mobile phone Tickets can be affected by credit cards; make sure you keep them separate Avoid washing or immersing your ticket in water Keep it flat in a ticket wallet, since your ticket won’t go through the ticket gates if it is bent or screwed up Do not cut or tear your ticket Do not leave your ticket in the sun or next to a heat source, like a radiator, as this can affect it Tampering with the magnetic strip or any travel detail on your ticket could invalidate it Do not allow your ticket to become coated with dirt or other foreign substances Try to avoid leaving your ticket near anything strong substances, which may affect it Keep your ticket away from headphones – for iPods, MP3 players etc
