Tickets can be purchased online using the simple journey planner on the National Express homepage. If you prefer to book over the phone, National Express is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 08717 818 178 (0044 8717 818 178 from overseas).
Can I pay with a card on bus in Swansea?
Place your contactless card next to the ticket machine. Collect your ticket. You can also use Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Can you pay by card on bus in Wales?
For most bus operators in Wales, you can purchase your ticket from the driver as you board either by cash or contactless payment methods.
Are buses still free in Swansea?
If you’re travelling for work in Swansea or to enjoy a day out in the city centre or at one of our brilliant beaches, the service is free.
Can you pay cash on SBS bus?
5. Travellers may also opt to pay in cash on buses. Please prepare the exact fare as no change will be given.
Can I pay my bus fare with a debit card?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Can you pay for a bus ticket with a debit 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 debit card in Wales?
Currency and banking
Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. In larger towns and cities almost everywhere accepts credit and debit cards.
Can you pay UK bus with 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.
How do you use a card machine on a bus?
Contactless payments can be made for any tickets up to the transaction value of £45 by placing your contactless card or device on the ticket machine’s reader. Simply tap and go! How do I know if I have a contactless enabled card or device? Look for the contactless symbol on your credit, debit or pre-paid cards.
How do I get a travel pass for Swansea?
Where can I buy it? You can apply for mytravelpass over on the scheme website or by calling 0300 200 22 33 and requesting a paper application form. You must live in Wales to be eligible for the MyTravelPass.
Are buses in Wales free on weekends?
Check https://www.traveline.cymru/fares/ for updated information. TrawsCymru free travel every Saturday and Sunday TrawsCymru long distance buses are an excellent way to get to know Wales.
Are they stopping free bus passes in Wales?
Scheme duration
The scheme commenced on 26 March 2022 and will continue until 31 March 2023 pending a further review to ensure that it continues to provide the intended benefits and that remains affordable and deliverable.
What happens if I didn’t tap out of bus?
If you forget to tap out, you will be charged maximum fare. Every time you enter a bus, maximum fare is deducted. When you tap out, the system calculates the bus-stops and deducts what is relevant and returns the rest.
How do I pay my SBS Transit?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
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.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.
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 I buy tickets with a debit card?
Credit Affiliations
To use your debit card to purchase an airline ticket, the card must have a major credit card affiliation. If you have a Visa, MasterCard or Discover logo on the front of your debit card, you can purchase a plane ticket with the card.
Can you buy tickets with debit?
Yes, you can. This article will tell you things to keep in mind when buying plane tickets with debit cards. It will also tell you why you might want to consider credit cards instead if you fly often.
What is tap on tap off on buses?
Want a flexible and cheaper way to pay? TOTO is for you. TOTO (Tap on Tap Off) allows you to get the best value single fare by tapping your contactless card or mobile payment device on the card reader when you get on the bus, and by tapping off at the second card reader by the luggage rack as you leave the bus.