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 do you pay for buses in Belfast?
Every customer must use their own card or device to travel. Accompanying passengers who need a ticket but do not have their own contactless card must pay for their travel another way e.g. cash or pre-paid ticket options such as mLink or dayLink/Smartlink smartcards.
Can you tap contactless on bus?
No problem! With contactless you don’t need to worry about finding change to pay for your bus ticket. It’s secure – contactless payments have the same level of protection as Chip and Pin payments.
Does Ulster bus take cash?
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 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.
Do Northern Ireland buses take card?
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.
What happens if I forget to 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 happens if you tap in but dont tap out?
Remember, you need a different card or device for each person travelling. If you touch-in but don’t touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won’t know what journey you made. If this happens, you’ll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
Why doesnt my contactless work 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.
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 is the bus from Belfast City Airport to Belfast?
How much is the bus from Belfast City Airport to Belfast city centre? A ticket for the bus from George Best Airport to Belfast City Centre will cost you £2.60 (€3.10) one way or £4.00 (€4.80) for a return. Tickets are available from the tourist information desk located in arrivals, or from the driver on board.
Can you pay for a bus with a debit card?
Contactless cards
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.
Can I use my Visa debit card on a bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
How do I use my debit card as a bus card?
How do I use my contactless bank card for transit? Please take out your contactless bank card from your bag or wallet and tap on the fare reader at the train gantry or on the bus at the points of boarding and alighting. The fare reader will display “Bank Card Usage”.
Can I pay by card on the bus Ireland?
Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins. This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
What is City Zone Belfast?
The extended Zone includes Newtownabbey, Monkstown, Rathcoole, Twinbrook, Poleglass, Lagmore, Dunmurry, Conway, Ballybeen and Holywood Exchange. Belvoir Estate and Tullycarnett are within the City Zone.
Can I use my free travel card in Northern Ireland?
A Free Travel Card or Paper Pass may be used to travel free of charge on cross-border journeys between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and vice versa. Your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant may accompany you free of charge where the appropriate type of entitlement is held.
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 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 much is a pint of beer in Belfast?
5. Re: beer prices. Price of a pint in and around there will be £3-10 or £3-20 for the likes of Harp or Carlsberg.