Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.
Can you pay by credit card in bus in Edinburgh?
We accept contacless-enabled bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay for tickets up to the value of £45 on board our services. Find out more using our handy FAQs below.
Can you pay with cash Edinburgh bus?
Re: Can I use cash to pay for bus? You can pay in cash on the bus but you will need exact change. Depending on your travel plans the rest of the day you might be better taking the tram and getting an airport day ticket and then take the tram to Shandwick Place. Also with 4 of you a taxi might be a better option.
Can I use Apple Pay on Lothian Buses?
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 use my bus pass on the airport bus in Edinburgh?
Airlink – Edinburgh airport to the city centre
Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink.
Can I pay with my bank card on the 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 Visa debit card on a bus?
All Visa and MasterCard cards displaying the contactless symbol , along with Apple Pay and Google Pay, can be used.
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.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Why did the 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 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.
Can you pay by card on a Lothian bus?
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!
How do I pay with Apple Pay on bus?
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.
How much does Airlink cost Edinburgh?
Valid between Maybury or Gyle Centre and Edinburgh Airport. Also available on Airlink 100 between City Centre and Maybury.
Intermediate Single Ticket.
| Adult | £2.50 |
|---|---|
| Child 5-15 years old | £1.50 |
How do you pay for transportation in Edinburgh?
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.
How much does it cost from Edinburgh airport to city Centre?
The Airlink bus (service 100) runs between the airport and the city centre, reaching Waverley Bridge railway station in 25 minutes. A single adult ticket costs £ 4.50 ( US$ 5) and an open return is £ 7.50 ( US$ 8.40). A child ticket is £ 2 ( US$ 2.20) for a single and £ 3 ( US$ 3.40) for a return.
How do I use my debit card as a bus card?
How do I use my contactless bank card for transit? Please take out your contactless bank card from your bag or wallet and tap on the fare reader at the train gantry or on the bus at the points of boarding and alighting. The fare reader will display “Bank Card Usage”.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping.
How does tap and go work on bus?
Simply hop on the bus and tap on with your driver using a credit/debit card or with Google Pay or Apple Pay then just sit back and relax. We then automatically calculate and charge the best adult fare. So, you can tap on as many times as you want and travel knowing you’ll always pay the best price, Single, Day or Week.
Can I use debit card to tap bus?
Simply tap your contactless bank card (e.g. credit or debit card) or mobile device at the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses as you would usually do with your current travel card.
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.