All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
Can you use debit card for bus?
If your credit or debit card is ‘contactless-enabled’, you will see this logo on the front of your card. This means your credit or debit card is enabled for fare payment on transit. Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses.
Can I use debit card instead of Opal?
If your Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay for your travel. You’ll pay an Adult Opal fare. Check with your card issuer if you’re not sure if your card is contactless-enabled or if it’s rejected.
Can you use Visa on bus Singapore?
The transport system in Singapore supports Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards linked to Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, including cards issued in other countries: such as Australia.
Can I use my debit card as an oyster?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Do you have to tap your debit card when leaving a bus?
Tap your contactless debit/credit card on the yellow card reader when you get on the bus. You don’t need to tap your card when you get off.
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
What happens if you don’t tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
Is it cheaper to tap on with debit card or Opal?
Unless you require child fares, it’s cheaper to pay for your travel using a contactless credit or debit card or linked device or an Opal card than using an Opal single ticket.
What happens if I tap on but not off?
If you do not tap on, you may be fined for travelling without a valid ticket. If you do not tap on but do tap off at the end, you will be charged the default fare. If you tap on at the beginning and then forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you will be charged the default fare for an incomplete trip.
Can I use my debit card as EZ-Link?
You can now use your debit or credit cards for your bus and train rides with SimplyGo. “But I am so used to using my EZ-Link card – why should I make the switch?” you ask.
How do you pay for buses in Singapore?
There are several ways to pay for your bus or MRT/LRT rides: contactless bank cards, mobile wallets, stored value cards, concession cards or cash*.
Adult Fare Payment Options
- Contactless Bank Cards (credit/debit/ATM cards) and Mobile Wallets.
- SimplyGo EZ-Link Cards.
- EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay Cards.
Can I Apple Pay on bus?
Pay for transit at a fare gate
As you approach a fare gate or board a bus, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster or debit card?
Oyster cards have the added benefit of adding travel cards and discounts, which is why it is often the cheapest way to travel.
Is contactless cheaper than buying a ticket?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
Do I have to set up tap on my debit card?
Do I actually have to tap my contactless chip card or payment-enabled mobile/wearable device on the checkout terminal? No, actual tapping is not necessary.
Can I just tap my debit card?
When a debit or credit card has the contactless feature, it can be tapped or held near a contactless-enabled merchant terminal. Encrypted card information is then sent using near field communication (NFC) technology between the card and the contactless reader on the terminal.
What happens if you forget to tap off first bus?
What happens if I forget to ‘Tap off’? You’ll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on – so please remember to ‘Tap off’!
What happens if you forget your phone on the bus?
- Make a Call to your phone.
- Ask all your contacts to call your phone.
- If no answer, call the bus company to speak with Shift Supervisor or Duty Manager.
- Make a Police Report if you purchase it using a credit card.
- With police report , go to the Telco or Service Provider to report loss and obtain a new SIM card.
Why cant you use your phone on a bus?
Cell phone use by students can cause dangerous distractions for the bus driver. Cell phones may be used for emergency purposes only. Cell phones may be placed on vibrate but may not be visible while on the school bus. Students may not use cell phones for social reasons.