Contactless is a quick, easy and secure way to pay for your bus travel. Instead of paying with cash, you can pay with contactless by placing your credit or debit card on the reader of the ticket machine. We also accept contactless payments on smart devices via Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Can I use my debit card on the bus UK?
Contactless cards
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 you use a Visa 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 use my debit card on an Arriva bus?
Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN. If your card or device has a contactless symbol, all you have to do is hop aboard, and tell the driver where you’d like to go.
Can you pay by Apple Pay on the bus?
Apple Express Pay
With Express Mode for Apple Pay, just tap the blue card reader with your device (iPhone or Apple Watch) when boarding the bus. There is no need to wake or unlock the device, open an app or use Face ID or Touch ID, easy and quick!
Why is my card declining on the 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 is my bank card not working 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.
How do you pay for bus with debit card?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
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 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.
Can I tap and go with a debit card?
If your American Express, Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card shows the contactless payment symbol , you can use it to pay for your travel. If you’re unsure whether your card is contactless-enabled, check with your card issuer.
Can you tap and pay with a debit card?
With your contactless credit or debit card
on your credit or debit card to know your card can make contactless payments. Contactless Visa card purchases are easier than ever as more retailers accept contactless payments around the world.
What happens if you don’t tap off the 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 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.
Do UK buses take Apple Pay?
Paying for journeys on Transport for London is easier with Express Mode for Apple Pay. You no longer need to authenticate your payment with Face ID or Touch ID. Simply select a card for travel in Wallet. Then just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the yellow card reader and go.
Why did first bus only charge me 10p?
This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment. In a few days, you will be charged the full amount with the 10p being updated to the actual amount owed on the same authorisation. To learn more about card transactions, click here.
Can u use bank card on 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.
Why would my debit card be declining?
Attempts to exceed your daily transaction amount. Lack of available funds. Expired card information is being used. Possible magnetic strip damage (in this case, you’ll need a new card).
Why does my debit card keeps declining?
If the balance on your bank account is too low, or you get close to or go over your credit card’s credit limit, your card may be declined. If your bank or credit union offers alerts to flag fraud on your account, sign up. These alerts can let you know about some possible problems before your card is declined.
How do I know if my card is contactless?
The Wi-Fi-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.
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.