Can you use someone else's Leap Card?


Can you use someone else's Leap Card? Personalised TFI Leap Cards including adult personalised, young adult, student and child 16-18 are non-transferable and can only be used by the person whose name and photo is printed on the card.


Do I need ID for a Leap Card?

You must apply online If you are a third level Student (16-18 or 24+) you will need show your Student ID and a valid proof of age ID at the nearest Student Leap Card agent to collect your card, after you have applied online.


What side do you tap your Leap card?

On Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, touch the card against the Leap Card Validator on the right-hand side as you enter the bus. On Luas (tram), Touch On at a Validator on the platform before you get on the tram and Touch Off when you get off the tram.


Are children free on Dublin bus?

Children under 5 years of age can travel free when accompanied by a fare paying adult provided that during busy periods, the child does not occupy a seat to the exclusion of another customer.


Is the bus cheaper with a Leap Card?

On all Public Service Obligation (PSO) city and town services and commuter & rural services operated by Bus Éireann, Adult Leap single fares are up to 30% cheaper than cash single fares.


Do you tap off Leap Card on Dublin Bus?

TFI Leap Card Fares The correct fare will be deducted for your journey. You will hear a tone when you have successfully touched on. Do not touch off when using the bus.


Is there a weekly limit on a Leap Card?

The Weekly cap (Mon – Sun) adds up the credit used each day and may be reached before the Daily cap towards the end of the week. In these cases the amount deducted from your card will stop at the Weekly cap (Mon – Sun) value. This is normal and all subsequent travel is free until the end of the week (Monday 4:29am).


Can you use Leap Card on iPhone?

The Leap Top-up App allows you to instantly top-up your TFI Leap card, check your balance and collect pre-purchased tickets, from compatible iPhone and Android devices.


How many people use Leap Card?

The TFI Leap Card scheme has been a huge success with over six million cards sold and over one billion passenger journeys recorded.