No cash? No problem! We have rolled out contactless payments across all our routes so you won’t even need change to pay for your journey. You can purchase single (including short-hops), all day tickets or return tickets and week to go tickets from the driver using contactless.
Can you pay by card on bus in Wales?
For most bus operators in Wales, you can purchase your ticket from the driver as you board either by cash or contactless payment methods.
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 by card on Arriva?
Wherever you need to get to, we’ve made things a whole lot easier with the introduction of contactless payments on all Arriva UK buses. Say goodbye to fumbling around for change. Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN.
How do you use the Cardiff bus app?
The tickets on the app incorporate a QR code along with the ‘word of the day’. When you get on the bus, all you need to do is place your phone on the blue card reader on the ticket machine, with the ticket showing face up and wait for the machine to beep to confirm your ticket has scanned successfully.
Do buses in Wales take contactless?
You can make contactless payments on all First Bus services in South & West Wales for any ticket up to £45, using any Visa or Mastercard displaying the contactless symbol. Simply tell the driver what ticket you want to buy and tap your contactless card on the ticket machine.
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 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.
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.
How much is a bus in the UK?
16+
| Pay as you go | Daily cap | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £0.80 | £2.40 | £11.60 |
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 won’t my bank card 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.
Why does my card declined on the 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.
How do I tap the bus with my phone?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit.
Does Cardiff use Oyster card?
You can also use your Oyster card on the Cardiff Bay Waterbus. To use your Oyster card on a National Rail service in Wales, you’ll need to have a valid ticket for travel.
What is public transport like in Cardiff?
Cardiff Bus runs an extensive system throughout Cardiff and the local area, travelling to Penarth and Barry. To pay by cash you need the exact change. You can also pay by contactless card. Stagecoach runs services to surrounding areas such as Caerphilly, Tongwynlais and the Valleys.
Can I use my debit card on Cardiff bus?
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 u use a bank 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):
Can I use my debit card in Wales?
Currency and banking
Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. In larger towns and cities almost everywhere accepts credit and debit cards.
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.
How do I pay with contactless?
Contactless payments are transactions made by tapping either a contactless chip card or payment-enabled mobile or wearable device over a contactless-enabled payment terminal. Cards, phones, watches and other devices use the same contactless technology. When you tap to pay checkout is secure, convenient and touch-free.