Paying on board for bus travel is cash for most services. Using Glider services – you need to buy your ticket before you board at the ticket vending machine (TVM). TVM’s are at every Glider halt and you can pay by cash or card.
Can I pay with card on buses Belfast?
Contactless is a quick, easy and secure way to pay for your travel onboard Metro as an alternative to cash. Each time you board the bus, simply tap once with your contactless credit or debit card, or smart device where you see the contactless symbol on the driver’s ticket machine reader.
Are buses in Belfast contactless?
Translink’s graduated rollout of a service-wide Future Ticketing Programme will transform public transport in Northern Ireland. The latest stage of these exciting plans is contactless payments available onboard all Metro services from 28th March 2022.
How much does bus cost in Belfast?
The standard cost of a one-time use ticket is 2.10 pounds, but there are travel passes available if you plan to take the Metro bus regularly during your time in Belfast. Some options for tickets include: Metro City Zone: 2.10 pounds. Metro Daylink (for unlimited day travel): 3 pounds off-peak / 3.50 pounds at peak.
Can you tap credit card on Translink bus?
Contactless Payment
Our card readers accept contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. All you need to do is Tap your card or device on the card reader to pay.
Can I pay with my bank card on the bus?
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):
Can I use my debit card on buses?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Can I tap my debit card in TransLink?
TransLink reminds customers to please tap their card or smartphone when paying for transit and not their wallet, to avoid card clash when paying.
Can I use my UK bus pass in Belfast?
No a pass issued in England cannot be used in Northern Ireland just as a pass issued in Northern Ireland cannot be used in England.
How much is a bus lane fine in Belfast?
£90.00
Paying a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
If you’ve been detected by the CCTV cameras illegally using a bus lane, bus-only street or bus gate, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN, £90.00) letter will be issued by post to the registered vehicle keeper.
Can you spend English money in Belfast?
You will have no trouble in spending any note which states “Pound Sterling” whilst in Northern Ireland. This includes bank notes from Scotland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands as well as Bank of England notes and I daresay a South Sandwich Island note would not be refused. This is not the case in other areas of the UK.
How do you use the bus in Northern Ireland?
You can buy your ticket at a bus station or on board. Some tickets can be bought online and topped up at any Smartlink or PayPoint agent. Tickets for airport services can be bought at tourist information desks at both airports during opening hours.
How much money should I take to Belfast?
You should plan to spend around £105 ($117) per day on your vacation in Northern Ireland, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, £39 ($44) on meals for one day and £11 ($13) on local transportation.
How does tap and go work on bus?
Simply hop on the bus and tap on with your driver using a credit/debit card or with Google Pay or Apple Pay then just sit back and relax. We then automatically calculate and charge the best adult fare. So, you can tap on as many times as you want and travel knowing you’ll always pay the best price, Single, Day or Week.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping.
How do I know if my card is contactless?
The Wi-Fi-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.
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.
What is tap on tap off on buses?
Want a flexible and cheaper way to pay? TOTO is for you. TOTO (Tap on Tap Off) allows you to get the best value single fare by tapping your contactless card or mobile payment device on the card reader when you get on the bus, and by tapping off at the second card reader by the luggage rack as you leave the bus.
Why is my bank card not working on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
Can you just tap your 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.
How do I tap with my card?
Tap to Pay
- Tap your card on the contactless symbol of the card device.
- If the amount is over R 500, you’ll need to enter your PIN.
- Get your receipt, so you can check it against your monthly statement.