Contactless is a quick, easy and secure way to pay for any ticket up to the value of £30 when using our bus services. Instead of paying with cash, you can pay with contactless by placing your contactless card, iPhone or Android phone on the reader of the ticket machine. What tickets can I buy using contactless?
Can I pay on the bus with my 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 by card on Translink trains?
It’s a quick, easy and secure way to pay for your travel – simply tap once with your contactless credit/debit card, or smart device where you see the contactless symbol on the driver’s ticket machine reader.
Do go north east busses take Apple Pay?
Tap on – when you board the bus, simply place your contactless card (or smartphone that has Google Pay or Apple Pay) on the ticket machine reader – wait for the beep and an ‘Accepted’ message on the display, then you’re good to go. You don’t even need to tell the driver where you’re travellling to.
Do go north east accept pop cards?
Pop Pay As You Go is a way to pay for travel public transport in North East England. Once you’ve got your Pop PAYG, top it up and then use it to pay as you go for your journeys as you make them on buses across the region and Tyne & Wear Metro.
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 credit card on Translink?
Contactless Payment
Our card readers accept contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. All you need to do is Tap your card or device on the card reader to pay.
Can I use my credit card to pay for train?
Credit & Debit Cards
All National Rail train companies accept the major credit and debit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and Amex.
Can you buy a train ticket with a credit card?
Ticket Agent at the Station
You can purchase tickets in person at any staffed Amtrak station. At most staffed stations, we accept Amtrak gift cards, credit cards, and debit cards with a credit card logo.
Can you pay while on the train?
Purchasing Tickets Onboard
In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash. Customers boarding at unstaffed stations can buy tickets with their credit card on Amtrak.com or on the Amtrak app prior to boarding.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
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 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.
Can you pay with cash on the bus in Newcastle?
Bus Tickets and Prices
Many buses are now fitted with contactless payment facilities so you can pay for travel by card; it is still advisable to be prepared and carry change to pay for bus tickets.
How do you use a pop card on a bus?
On buses, you use the balance on your Pop PAYG card to buy your normal single, return or day ticket from the driver. Simply tell the bus driver which ticket you want to buy, then touch your Pop PAYG card on to the reader on the ticket machine. Take your ticket from the machine as normal.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Do you need a photo for a pop card?
Apply for your first Under 16 Pop card online here
You will need to provide us with the following: A passport style colour photo.
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 I use my debit card when I travel?
Yes. However, it’s a good idea to let your bank know first if you’re traveling outside the country. If not, you risk the card being shut down due to the stringent security measures in place to keep your account safe. Be on alert for potential pickpockets while on a trip.
Should you travel with 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 use credit card instead of Compass Card?
A Compass card offers a discount on cash fares. If you have a Compass card but you forgot it at home, you can still pay with a credit card but it will be a regular non-discounted adult cash fare.
How do you use a card on a bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.