You can also use a Swift card. Swift cards are the smart and flexible way to travel around the West Midlands.
Does Swift card work in Coventry?
Simply place your Swift card on the scanner to activate a day ticket. You can use your card for the rest of the day on our buses and it will only deduct one day ticket for the rest of the day.
Which zone is Coventry in?
Coventry and Wolverhampton are in zone 5 and Birmingham City Centre is in zone 1.
Can a Swift card be used as ID?
If you have a paper ticket, you might be asked to show your photocard as ID. You can use your photocard for journeys that are: to and from school or college. to and from your place of training or employment.
Can you go on a train with a Swift card?
Train. You cannot use pay as you go Swift cards on trains. You can only use a Swift card with a season ticket on it. You might need to show your Swift photocard during your journey.
Do buses in Coventry take cash?
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.
Why is my Swift card not valid?
The Swift Card shall be blocked and not accepted as payment for travel if any failed Swift Card top-ups are not cleared within one (1) working days and the Customer will need to apply for a new Swift Card. All applicable fees as varied from time to time shall apply.
Can I use Oyster in Coventry?
You can’t use Oyster card to get to Coventry but you can use it on the Underground part of your journey. Piccadilly Line to Green Park, Victoria Line to Euston where you can get the main line train to Coventry. Oyster Card only works in the London area, it isn’t a nationwide scheme so does not cover Coventry.
Which region is Coventry in UK?
West Midlands
Coventry, city and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Midlands, historic county of Warwickshire, England.
Is Coventry in the same time zone as London?
Since London, United Kingdom and Coventry, United Kingdom are in the same time zone, you can call someone during your normal hours and it will be the same time in Coventry, United Kingdom as it is in London, United Kingdom.
When can I use my Swift card?
Swift cards
You can use them: as a ticket for the train*, bus or tram. to pay as you go on the bus or tram. to pay for parking*
What is Swift card used for?
Swift is the smart ticketing scheme to pay for public transport in the West Midlands. A Swift card is a smartcard you use instead of a paper ticket. You can load season tickets and pay as you go credit onto a Swift card.
Do you have to activate a Swift card?
If you already have an account just sign in to add new Swift cards to it. You do not need to register your card if you have bought it online.
What ID can you use for train?
This can be a valid passport, national identity card, or other national state/federal-issued ID that includes your full name, birthdate, and a photo.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in England?
Can I use my pass on Trains? No, the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme requires that Travel Concession Authorities provide passes that enable free travel on any local bus service in England at all times on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays and between 0930 and 2300 on any other day.
Do you have to scan a Swift card?
Simply place your Swift card on the scanner to activate a day ticket. You can use your card for the rest of the day on our buses and it will only deduct one day ticket for the rest of the day.
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.
Can I pay cash on a West Midlands bus?
You can use cash or a card to pay for fares and tickets on the bus, train or tram in the West Midlands. Some buses (NX Bus and Stagecoach Bus) and the tram (My Metro) also have mobile apps available where you can also buy tickets.
How much is a child single bus ticket UK?
Add a child for just £1!
You can pay for this ticket using Contactless payments requested from our driver.
What is Swift Visa card?
The SWIFT payment network allows individuals and businesses to accept/send international money via electronic or credit card payments. This can be done even if the customer or vendor uses a different bank than the payee. The network is a place for secure financial messaging.
How do you activate Swift card?
Register your Swift card
If you bought your Swift card from a Payzone store or a travel centre, you’ll need to create an online account. Register your Swift card on the registration page. You’ll need your Swift card number and postcode to do this. You can also register more than one card on your account.