When you get on the bus, tap your Swift card on the reader and show any other travel discount card you have to the driver. You might need to show your Swift card at any point in your journey if a conductor wants to check it.
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.
Do Swift cards work on buses?
Swift cards are flexible. You can use them: as a ticket for the train*, bus or tram. to pay as you go on the bus or tram.
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.
How do you use a Swift card machine?
You need to hold your Swift card to the collector or put it in the metal slot. The collector will automatically update your Swift card.
There are over 100 collectors in the West Midlands, placed in:
- bus shelters.
- bus stations.
- wayfinding totems in Birmingham city centre.
How do I tap my Swift card?
When you get on the bus, tap your Swift card on the reader and show any other travel discount card you have to the driver. You might need to show your Swift card at any point in your journey if a conductor wants to check it.
How do I scan a Swift card on my phone?
TfWM (formerly Swift) app
- Open the app.
- Select the Swift Collector.
- Hold your Swift card to the back of your phone.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
Can I use my Swift card on Arriva buses?
Network West Midlands & Swift tickets are available to purchase and use on any Arriva bus in the Network West Midlands Zone.
Can I use my bank card for bus?
Commuters may use any of the following options directly for public transport fare payment: Contactless bank card (Mastercard, NETS Tap, Visa) or mobile wallet#, or.
What age is Swift card for?
Swift child photocards are for children over 5 and under 16. You can get child rate tickets on a Swift child photocard. This means you get 50% off the adult rate. A Swift photocard is a plastic smartcard that has your photo on it.
Does Swift card work on diamond?
To travel just scan your Swift smart card on the bus! As well as Diamond Bus tickets, you can also buy multi-operator nbus and nnetwork tickets and Pay As You Go credit on Swift smart cards too. To find out more about Swift and buy your smart card visit myswiftcard.com.
Can I use my bus pass on diamond buses?
Please note Diamond Bus does not accept other Bus Operators tickets or passes for full or part-payment for travel on our services.
How long does a Swift card take to arrive?
7 days
Swift cards can take up to 7 days to arrive in the post. If you need one more quickly, you can get one in person from: a Swift kiosk. a travel centre.
How do I top up my MCard?
To top-up your MCard you can:
- Download the MCard app from Google store onto your Android phone, then buy and download your ticket anywhere and at anytime.
- Buy a ticket at one of 700 Payzone outlets.
- Go to your local Bus Station Travel Centre or use one of the ticket kiosks.
How do I create a Swift account?
- Create your swift.com user account.
- Register your organisation.
- Start the formal application.
- Provide data and legal documents and familiarise yourself with the Customer Security Programme (CSP)
- Receive legal acceptance and have your BIC created.
Can you use Swift go on trains?
Swift Go for you
You can only use Swift Go on the tram and most buses. You cannot use it on the train.
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 Birmingham buses take contactless?
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.
Can I put my bus card on my phone?
A travel card can be on one phone at a time. To use a travel card on another phone, you must remove it from the current phone. Once it’s removed, you can activate it on a different phone that is signed in to your Google Account.
How do I scan a payment card?
How to scan credit cards on Android:
- Open the ChargeStripe app on your Android device and enter an amount to charge.
- From the Payment screen, tap the “Scan card” link.
- Position your Android device to take a picture of the credit card.