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Essential apps for

United Kingdom

EnglishGBP7 apps

Contactless cards work for almost everything including transit. Most Western apps work natively.

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Power & Plug

TypeG
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

The famous large three-pin plug.

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Tipping

10-12.5% at restaurants if service is not included. No need at pubs unless table service.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Works city-wide in London and major UK cities.
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B

Bolt

European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.

Cheaper alternative to Uber in many UK cities.
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💳Payments & Wallets

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R

Revolut

Multi-currency wallet with great FX rates. Useful in Europe, UK, US.

Multi-currency card for low-fee FX.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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C

Citymapper

Best urban transit app in major Western cities — London, NYC, Paris, Berlin.

The best transit app in London.
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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Solid for everywhere else.
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🍱Food Delivery

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D

Deliveroo

Major in UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore.

Strong food delivery throughout the UK.
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🚇Public Transit

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T

TfL Go

London's official transit app — Tube, bus, Overground, Elizabeth Line.

London Tube, bus, and Overground in one official app.
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Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Queue. Always queue.
  • Mind the gap on the Tube.
  • Stand on the right on escalators.

✕Don't

  • Cutting in line.
  • Loud phone calls on public transit.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Fake bus tickets from sketchy vendors.
  • "Find the lady" street card games.
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