denverbroncos

flexbasic from nationwide issues a contactless card from the get go if you don't get offered a "normal" current account. also supports apple/google/samsung pay.

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/products/current-accounts/flexb...

you could go Fenchurch st to chafford hundred and walk over the pedestrian bridge for I believe £5.90 return.

maybe not ideal for your circumstances but food for thought