Can you pay cash on buses in Scotland?


Can you pay cash on buses in Scotland? Scottish ITSO Smartcards Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless.


How do you pay for Scottish buses?

Scottish ITSO Smartcards Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless. There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you.


Can you pay cash on Edinburgh buses?

You can pay for tickets in cash when boarding the bus, by depositing the money in the box next to the driver, but be aware that exact change is required, as the drivers have no access to cash and are unable to give back change.


Can you pay cash on Glasgow buses?

To reduce boarding times if you are paying with cash, we operate an “exact fare only” service. You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek tickets from the driver.


Are Glasgow buses cashless?

Glasgow has so much to offer and we know you'll be keen to see it all. That's why we make it simple and convenient to get around. We accept contactless payments from UK debit and credit cards on all buses, and you can even buy tickets in advance from the First Bus App.


Can you buy tickets on the bus in Glasgow?

You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek (one week only) tickets from the driver. If you're a regular traveller you could save time and money with one of our multi-journey tickets which offer good value for money. We are now accepting Contactless Payments on all our Greater Glasgow services.


Does Scotrail accept cash?

You can pay for your ticket with cash or by debit or credit card at any of our 143 staffed station ticket offices. We aim to serve customers within five minutes at peak times, and three minutes at off-peak times, so give yourself enough time to buy a ticket.


Can I pay cash on first bus Glasgow?

Contactless payments >>, Apple pay, Google pay and exact cash payments are accepted on our buses.


Can you pay cash on Scottish buses?

Paying for your ticket If paying by cash, make sure you have coins with you before getting on the bus. You will need to have the exact money as our drivers cannot give you change (except on Airlink). Please keep your ticket for the duration of your journey.


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.


Can I buy a bus ticket with cash in the UK?

London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25.


Can I pay GO bus with debit?

How can I pay for my ticket? Go Buses accepts payment via credit and debit cards. The quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is through our website or mobile app. Dispatchers at Newton, MA, Manhattan, NYC, and our call center can assist with credit card processing.