Do Lothian Buses still take cash?


Do Lothian Buses still take cash? Purchase tickets in advance with the M-Ticket app. Cash accepted on all services.


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 use credit card on Edinburgh buses?

Catch the bus Tickets for the Airlink 100, taking you straight to the city centre, can be purchased from the driver as you board using contactless card payment, m-tickets or the exact cash fare. Other bus routes and companies will accept either online bookings or payment on board using cash or contactless card payment.


Do you need to tap off the bus in Edinburgh?

No, and no. You literally just get on the bus and tap your card (or phone) to the reader with the bank card symbols on it. Just ensure that you use the same card for each journey (and that each person has their own one).


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.


Is Edinburgh cashless?

Payments by card In Edinburgh, and throughout Scotland, it is usually possible to pay with any debit or credit card in most locations.


Do Lothian Buses take cash?

Just tell the driver what ticket you want, pop the coins in the box or tap your contactless card/device, take your ticket and find a seat. 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).


Can I use contactless on Edinburgh trams?

If you're planning to travel on Edinburgh Trams using a Day Ticket, please ask the driver for a paper Day Ticket and indicate that you wish to pay by contactless. Wait until the driver prompts you to tap your card.


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.


Who gets free buses Scotland?

Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card. Applications for cards are now open.


Can you pay cash on buses UK?

Can you pay for London buses with cash? No. Cash fares were abolished in 2014. Your only options now are to use an Oystercard, a contactless card, or a One Day Travelcard (don't as it's cheaper to buy an Oystercard, even taking into account the £5 deposit).


Can you use Apple pay on buses UK?

You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card. You just need to touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers.


Do German buses accept cash?

Practices in Europe vary, but in Germany you can usually buy a ticket from the bus driver when you board (cash only, exact change), or using the ticket machine on trams.


Can you use debit card on bus?

Yes, you must have a valid credit or debit card to purchase tickets or passes using Transit with EZFare. Which credit cards do you accept? We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.