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*.
How do you pay for buses in Bristol?
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.
Can you use credit card on bus in Bristol?
The readers accept debit and credit cards, including pre-paid debit cards. You can also use Google or Apple Pay on your mobile phone or smart device – but remember to use the same device every time or you might get charged extra.
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.
What happens if you forget to tap off on 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.
How does tap on bus work?
How does it work? Simply TAP ON using the driver’s ticket machine at the start of each journey and TAP OFF at the end of each journey on the tap off reader located by the exit door, using a contactless payment method (Visa/Mastercard payment card or device using Apple Pay or Android Pay).
Can you use an 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 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 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 much is Bristol bus lane?
Penalty Charge Notices are currently £60 (reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days). Penalty Charge Notices issued from 31 May 2022 will be £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days).
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.
Can I use debit card to tap bus?
Simply tap your contactless bank card (e.g. credit or debit card) or mobile device at the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses as you would usually do with your current travel card.
What happen if you dont tap out?
Charges if you don’t touch in and out
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. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Can a bus driver tell you to get off?
If you are not sure where to get off it is OK to ask the driver to tell you, although most buses have indicator boards,some don’t and sometimes they are not working.
How do you tap on and off a bus?
When you board the bus, use your contactless card or device to ‘Tap on’ at the ticket machine next to the bus driver. Once you’ve reached your destination, ‘Tap off’ the bus using the reader attached to the pole on the left hand side as you exit the bus.
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.
What happens if you tap in twice?
No, don’t worry. Contactless card readers can only make one single transaction at a time, so you’re protected from double-tapping.
How many times can you use tap and go in a day?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.
Can I use contactless instead of Oyster?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Are buses free with Oyster?
If you have a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and live in London, you get free travel on buses and trams. If you live outside London, you get 50% off adult fares.