You can pay for your ticket on the bus using contactless, either with a contactless-enabled bank card or via Apple Pay or Google Pay. Every Stagecoach bus in the region has a contactless-enabled ticket machine on board, so no matter what your destination is, you can tap, beep and go!
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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 you use credit card on Stagecoach?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We’re happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard. Unfortunately, you can’t buy a longer term bus passes on the bus. But you can do this on our website or on the Stagecoach Bus app.
Can you pay Apple Pay on Stagecoach?
No need for a ticket. Just pay and find your seat. Just check that your card has the contactless symbol before travelling. You can also pay via Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Can I use Samsung pay on Stagecoach?
Apple Pay and Android Pay now available through Stagecoach Bus smartphone app – Stagecoach Group. Stagecoach is delivering even more convenient bus travel for passengers across the country with the addition of Apple Pay and Android Pay through the Stagecoach Bus smartphone app.
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.
Is it cheaper to buy a ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
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 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.
Can you pay for a bus ticket with a credit card?
Contactless cards
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): American Express (AMEX)
Can I use my phone to pay for bus ride?
For in store and public transport payments, Google Pay works on any Android™ devices with NFC capabilities, running Android Lollipop 5.0 or higher.
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 you pay with Apple Pay on bus UK?
Paying for journeys on Transport for London is easier with Express Mode for Apple Pay. You no longer need to authenticate your payment with Face ID or Touch ID. Simply select a card for travel in Wallet. Then just tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the yellow card reader and go.
Why is my Samsung Pay not working on bus?
Non-Supported Card Readers
Samsung Pay will not work with card readers that do not support NFC or MST. These types of card readers are commonly found at gas stations (pump stations), bus and train stations, and vending machines.
Can I use Samsung Pay for bus?
With SimplyGo, you can tap and go with Samsung Pay on all buses and trains with your Galaxy phone without unlocking.
Can I use Samsung Pay at the pump?
Where does Samsung Pay work? Samsung Pay works nearly anywhere your customers can swipe their Visa card, including the majority of U.S. retail locations. Currently, Samsung Pay does not work at gas station pumps, but it works at most gas station cashier card readers.
How can I use my debit card as a bus?
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”.
Can I just tap my debit card?
When a debit or credit card has the contactless feature, it can be tapped or held near a contactless-enabled merchant terminal. Encrypted card information is then sent using near field communication (NFC) technology between the card and the contactless reader on the terminal.
What are the disadvantages of a contactless card?
Potential security concerns
Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.
How much can you spend a day contactless?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.
Are you charged for contactless payment?
Not all providers charge an authorisation fee, but for those that do the merchant in question will have to balance the amount involved with the transaction fees charged. The transaction fee is charged on payments using methods such as debit cards, and is usually a specific percentage of the cost of the transaction.