Can you use a debit card to catch the bus?
Can you use a debit card to catch the bus? Customers can pay their fare with the following major credit cards – VISA®, MasterCard®, or Discover®. Customers may also use debit cards to pay for their fare.
What happens if I forget to tap off a bus?
You'll be charged the Single fare to the end of the journey of the bus you were travelling on - so please remember to 'Tap off'! We all make mistakes, so if you need any assistance let us know.
How do I use my debit card on the bus UK?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. You can pay for someone else's travel with your contactless card or device if they're travelling with you.
How do I pay contactless on first bus?
- Ask your driver for the ticket of your choice when you board the bus.
- Tell the driver that you'd like to pay with contactless.
- Place your card or device on the card reader on the ticket machine - it's shown with a bright blue sticker.
How many times a day can you use contactless card?
How many times can you use a contactless card in a day? You can use your contactless credit card as often as you would any other debit or credit card. There isn't a limit for how many times you can use a card because it's contactless.
Do buses take card payments UK?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.