Can you use debit card for bus?


Can you use debit card for bus? Similarly, credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments are also accepted on buses.


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.


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.


Can I tap debit card on London bus?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.


Can I pay by card on the bus London?

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 you use a card on a London bus?

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.


Do I have to tap twice on GO bus?

That will depend on what transit system you are travelling on. You will need to tap on and off on GO Transit and UP Express. Other transit agencies that accept tap to pay with credit may not require a tap off, please check with your transit agency before you travel.


Do you tap twice on London buses?

Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)


How do I pay contactless on 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.


What is the maximum fare TfL on contactless?

If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.


Can you use debit card on bus UK?

Tap your contactless debit/credit card on the yellow card reader when you get on the bus. You don't need to tap your card when you get off.