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 on all our West of England buses and metrobus services when purchasing Adult Single, Day or Week tickets using Tap & Cap*.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
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 you pay with a card debit card on a 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):
How do I pay on Bristol buses?
Bus tickets
You can buy tickets in the app, or directly on the bus from the driver on all buses. Many buses will also accept contactless payment.
Do Bristol buses take cash?
We encourage all of our customers to buy tickets using the First Bus App or to pay by contactless card on board. If you are paying with cash, please try to use the exact 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.
Do UK busses take contactless?
There are four easy ways for you to buy your tickets on the bus, using Tap & cap, Contactless payments, paying with cash or paying with a Swift Pay As You Go card.
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”.
How do you pay for the bus UK?
You can travel using pay as you go with contactless (card or device) or your Oyster card. You can also travel using your Oyster card with a 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Bus & Tram Pass.
Can you pay contactless on buses Bristol?
No cash? 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 on all our West of England buses and metrobus services when purchasing Adult Single, Day or Week tickets using Tap & Cap*.
What is tap on tap off on bus?
Tap On, Tap Off with a contactless payment card is by far the most convenient way to pay for your travel. Simply tap on at the start of each journey and tap off as you leave the bus. Did you know you can tap off just before the bus reaches your stop rather than wait for the bus to stop completely?
Can I use Oyster card in Bristol?
Oyster cards are for travel in London. If you want to travel in London buy an Oyster card when in London. They are useless in Bristol.
Can you still pay with cash on a bus in the UK?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
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’!
Can I use Oyster card on Metrobus?
Yes, if you have an Oyster card keep it in the other half of the ticket wallet. When you place the key card against the reader have the ticket wallet open so the Oyster card does not get placed against the reader as well.
Why does my card get declined on bus?
Your card issuer has declined payment
This may be because your bank account doesn’t have enough money to pay for your journey. If this happens you’ll need to get your card reauthorised. You can do this in two ways: Contact your card issuer.
Why does my card always decline on bus?
Your card may have been reported as lost or stolen and been cancelled by your card issuer. If you are sure your card details are correct please either contact your bank or try again later. Card payments can sometimes be declined because of an issue with your bank’s systems; the fault could be with your card issuer.
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.
Can I use contactless on bus with no money?
Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.