Can you tap Mastercard on Translink?


Can you tap Mastercard on Translink? Smart Ticketing makes it easier to plan and pay for public transport. Enjoy the convenience of tapping on and off with your Visa, Mastercard or American Express card or device.


Is TransLink cash only?

Taking transit and don't have a Compass Card? No need to print a ticket. Save time, skip lines, and go straight to the gate! Our card readers accept contactless Interac Debit, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.


Does TransLink accept Debit tap?

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – TransLink customers can now pay for transit using Interac® Debit on every bus and at every fare gate throughout Metro Vancouver. This makes TransLink the first transit agency in Canada to fully integrate contactless Interac Debit payments systemwide.


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.


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.