Can I use a credit card instead of a go card?


Can I use a credit card instead of a go card? As a part of the trial, you can tap on and off using a Visa, Mastercard or American Express contactless debit or credit card, smartphone, smart watch or smart device to pay the same adult go card fare.


Can I use contactless on Translink buses?

Each time you board a bus: Metro services: To pay for your own travel, simply tap once with your contactless credit or debit card, or smart device where you see the contactless symbol on the driver's ticket machine reader. (Translink refer to this as 'Tap On Only' mode').


Can I use credit card on Manchester bus?

Fares: Tickets for the buses are available as single journey tickets or bus passes, which are the best option if you plan to make multiple trips. Tickets can be purchased on board the bus from the driver with cash, but it's easiest to use a contactless credit card. System One Travelcards can also be used on most buses.


Can you use a credit card on a bus?

You can't tap on a bus with a credit card, but you can link a credit card to an online account or use it to buy a ticket at a pay station.


What items should you not purchase with a credit card?

Purchases you should avoid putting on your credit card
  • Mortgage or rent. ...
  • Household Bills/household Items. ...
  • Small indulgences or vacation. ...
  • Down payment, cash advances or balance transfers. ...
  • Medical bills. ...
  • Wedding. ...
  • Taxes. ...
  • Student Loans or tuition.


Why won t my card work on the bus?

Your bank has declined a previous transaction and your card/device is blocked. Your bank hasn't approved the transaction. The card has not had a chip and PIN transaction for a period of time. You've got a new or replacement contactless card and have not yet used it for a chip and PIN transaction.


Do buses in England take credit cards?

All you need to do is tap your debit or credit card on the yellow card reader at the ticket barrier or the front of the bus next to the driver, and your fee will automatically be calculated based on the journey you have made.


Can credit card be used as bus card?

You can't tap on a bus with a credit card, but you can link a credit card to an online account or use it to buy a ticket at a pay station.