For adult passengers, tap the same card or mobile payment device for every journey across our entire network, and the following morning we’ll automatically charge you the cheapest adult daily fare for the journeys you’ve made. On Lothian city buses, this is capped at £4.40 per day!
Do Edinburgh buses accept card?
See our Tickets page for more information. Please note, TapTapCap is not available for travel on Edinburgh Trams. Which contactless cards are accepted? We accept Visa and Mastercard (including Maestro) cards that display the contactless symbol, or that have been added to Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Can I pay my bus fare with a debit card?
Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN.
Can you pay by card on Scottish buses?
Contactless payments on board our buses mean you don’t have to spend time queuing for tickets, just tap your card and take a seat!
Do you need cash for buses in Edinburgh?
You can pay for a SINGLEticket and DAYticket when you get on the bus. Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus.
Can you pay contactless on buses Scotland?
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator’s mobile app or use contactless payment on board.
Why does my card declined 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.
How do you pay for Edinburgh transit?
How to Pay: Tickets or DAYtickets can be purchased directly from the bus driver if you have exact change. Contactless credit and debit cards can also be used, and both adult and family tickets can be purchased in advance on the Transport for Edinburgh m-tickets app.
Can I use my bank card on the 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 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 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.
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 I use Apple Pay on Lothian Buses?
VISA or Mastercard payment cards will be accepted, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. This is part of the roll out of contactless payment to all buses in the Lothian family fleet. The system has already been fitted to Lothian Country and East Coast Buses vehicles.
Can you pay bus on iPhone?
Pay for transit at a fare gate
Make sure your device is turned on (it doesn’t need to be connected to the internet). As you approach a fare gate or board a bus, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.
Can I pay cash for bus in Edinburgh?
You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change. Paying by card is also possible.
How much does it cost to ride a bus in Edinburgh?
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLEticket | £1.80 | 90p |
| DAYticket | £4.50 | £2.20 |
| Family DAYticket All-day travel for up to 2 adults and up to 3 children. | £9.50 | |
| Network DAYticket | £10.00 | £5.00 |
How much money should I bring to Edinburgh?
You should plan to spend around £116 ($132) per day on your vacation in Edinburgh, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, £31 ($36) on meals for one day and £13 ($15) on local transportation.
Do you need cash in Scotland?
Paying with cash in Scotland
In Scotland, you’ll need cash to pay for taxis, incidentals, small purchases and tips. You can take US dollars with you and exchange them at the airport or make an ATM withdrawal.
Can I use contactless payment on Lothian Buses?
Contactless is the best way to pay for travel on our buses! Adult passengers can benefit from discounted daily and weekly capping when using TapTapCap from as little as £4.40 per day and £20 per week. On Lothian city buses, just board and tap.
Can you use contactless to buy a bus ticket?
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 use contactless instead of oyster?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.