This is a cashless way of paying for your travel on the bus by tapping a contactless card/device and capping your payments. Make as many bus journeys as you like using the same card/device from Monday to Sunday and we will cap your payment to give you the best value for your travel.
Can I pay my bus fare with a debit 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 for bus Eireann with debit card?
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.
Can I use my Visa debit card on the bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
Can you use card on bus Translink?
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.
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.
How do I use my contactless card?
Here’s how to use a contactless credit card:
- Look for the contactless symbol on the card reader.
- When prompted, hold the card within one to two inches of the contactless symbol.
- If your purchase is approved, you’ll receive confirmation—typically a beep, green light or check mark.
Do Bus Eireann buses take card?
Leap Cards: Leap Cards and Young Adult and Student Leap Cards can be used on all Bus Éireann’s city and town services, commuter and rural services, and to buy single tickets on Expressway services.
Can you use debit card on Opal bus?
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.
Does Bus Eireann accept Sterling?
Sterling fares are NOT offered on Bus Eireann services. Passengers paying by Sterling on board Bus Eireann services in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland or at Bus Eireann Stations will be charged an exchange rate of €1.15 = £1.
What cards can be used for bus?
All contactless-enabled credit cards can be used at MRT and bus gantries, with no need to register the card beforehand.
Can u get on a bus with a bank card?
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 travel with just a debit card?
Although using a credit card to pay for travel is more convenient and safer than using other methods, you still have various options available to you that you can use to book your travel. PayPal, cash, gift cards and debit cards all make it possible to pay for travel without a credit card.
Can you pay on Translink with your phone?
The FREE Translink Journey Planner App provides information about all scheduled services available on IOS and Android devices. The mLink ticketing App is the quick and easy way to buy your tickets and use directly on your mobile device.
How do you pay for buses in Belfast?
You can purchase single tickets on board from the driver if you have cash. If you prefer to buy tickets ahead of time or want to purchase a travel card, the best places to purchase these in the city center are from the Metro Kiosk in Donegall Square West or at Visit Belfast Centre in Donegall Square North.
Can you pay by card on Translink buses Brisbane?
Prepare early with your card or device
You can use a Visa, Mastercard or American Express contactless debit or credit card, smartphone or smart watch to pay for an adult fare across all G:link stations.
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.
Should I tap when I get on and off a bus?
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.
How do I pay on the bus with my iPhone?
How to add a transit card on your iPhone
- On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
- Tap the Add button .
- Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
- Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.
- Tap Continue.
How much does it cost to tap your card?
As the moment, only two banks charge a transaction fee when you use contactless. That’s Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank and the fee is just 1 cent. AIB, N26, Revolut and An Post don’t charge a penny but this could change in the future as contactless becomes ever more popular.
What are the disadvantages of contactless payment?
Potential security concerns
Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.