You can pay by: Visa. Mastercard. Apple Pay.
Can I pay on the bus with my bank card?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Can you pay by card on a UK 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):
What is tap and cap?
Tap & Cap uses contactless payments to cap your travel charges so you’ll never pay more than the price of a day ticket or week ticket, no matter how many journeys you make. So it’s an easy way to get great value.
How much is a child single bus ticket UK?
Add a child for just £1!
You can pay for this ticket using Contactless payments requested from our driver. Visit our Kids for £1 page.
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.
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.
Do UK buses take cash?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We’re happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard.
How do you use a card on a bus UK?
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.
How much is a bus in the UK?
16+
| Pay as you go | Daily cap | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £0.80 | £2.40 | £11.60 |
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card 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.
How does tapping on a bus work?
Tap On, Tap Off is the most convenient way to pay. There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time. We accept payments on VISA, Mastercard, Apple Pay (now with Express Mode) and Google Pay.
How much does it cost to get an Oyster card?
You need to pay £7 for an Oyster card. If you got your card on or after 4 September 2022, the fee is non-refundable. If you got your Oyster card before 23 February 2020, you can get your £5 refunded when you don’t need your card anymore.
What age kids pay bus UK?
Additional children, or children under five occupying a seat required by an adult, may be charged as if they were aged five or over. Children 16 and above will need to pay a fare; in some cases this will be the adult fare, but in some areas we are able to offer reduced fares for young people.
Do children pay for bus in UK?
Up to four children under the age of five can travel for free. Children aged 5-15 can also benefit from a discounted rate (depending on your area). In most areas, we also offer discounts for young people and students.
Are buses still free in London?
Buses are an easy and affordable way to travel around London, with 95% of Londoners living within 400 meters of a bus stop and our Hopper fare giving you unlimited journeys within one hour of touching in for just £1.65. Find out more about our fares.
Can I tap my MasterCard on the bus?
Place your Mastercard on the e-reader, choose “Check Transit Payment Mode” and select “Okay”. Select “OK” on the “Please Confirm” screen. You are now ready to tap & go on buses and trains.
Can I use debit card for travel?
Paying with a debit card
Debit cards aren’t used widely in corporate travel because the charges go directly to the cardholder’s bank account and don’t offer payment terms. Travelers electing to use debit card funds should note paying with the card is typically cheaper than withdrawing money from it.
Can you travel with a debit card?
All major carriers take debit cards these days, and it’s incredibly easy to just hop on a website—whether it’s a carrier’s site or through an online broker—and book a trip. That’s the cool thing about debit cards. The money you use is your money, not a bank’s money.
Which bus can charge phone?
If you happen to commute on bus services 61, 67, 963, 969 or 985, you’ll be one of the first to get to try out the new feature. The 41 USB charging ports in each bus are located near the inner seats, which gives you more incentive for you to scoot over the next time you ride the bus.
What to do if I leave my 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.