Can I use my debit card on first bus?


Can I use my debit card on first bus? Plus, if you travel for additional journeys in the same week, you'll unlock greater daily discounts as we calculate the fare for you based on how much you travel. Works with any valid credit or debit card, plus Google & Apple Pay.


How do you use the first bus tap on tap off?

Simply 'Tap On' with the driver as you board, and 'Tap Off' using one of the new readers on board the bus as you exit. We'll work out the single fare based on the distance you travel. And you'll only pay the fare for that journey.


How much can you go up to on contactless?

Canada tops the contactless limit around the world While the United States have a limit of 200 USD (£146). Asian countries of Japan, China and Singapore all are above £105, while Australia and New Zealand sit just above the UK's contactless card limit of £100.


How do I use my bank card on the first bus?

How it works...
  1. Ask your driver for the ticket of your choice when you board the bus.
  2. Tell the driver that you'd like to pay with contactless.
  3. Place your card or device on the card reader on the ticket machine - it's shown with a bright blue sticker.


Is it cheaper to tap on and off first bus?

Tap On, Tap Off uses contactless payments to cap our adult bus fares so you'll never pay more than the Day ticket fare for each day you travel in your chosen zone, no matter how many journeys you make. And the great news is, the more you travel across 7 days (Monday to Sunday), the cheaper the days become!


Why did the bus only charge me 10p?

Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.


What happens if you forget to tap your card when you get off the bus?

If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.


What happens if you don t tap your card when you get off the bus?

Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.


What happens if you dont tap your card off the bus?

If you don't tap off, your card will be charged the maximum fare.