Do UK buses take Apple Pay?


Do UK buses take Apple Pay? 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.


Do you need to tap out on London buses?

You don't need to touch out at the end of your journey on buses and trams. You can buy a Visitor Oyster card online before you arrive in London, or an Oyster card at TfL Visitor Centres, stations and Oyster ticket shops.


Can you use contactless on London transport?

Pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make) is the easiest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.


How do I add UK bus pass to Apple Wallet?

Transfer your physical travel card to Apple Wallet
  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the Add button .
  3. Tap Travel Card.
  4. Choose a card from the list, or search by location or card name.
  5. Tap Continue.
  6. Tap Transfer Existing Card.
  7. Enter your card number and other required information.


Do UK buses take cash?

Most UK buses do accept cash, London is one of the few cities to have gone cashless on all public transport. In London, you can either pay by using an approved contactless card or an Oyster Card.


Is Apple Pay cheaper than Oyster?

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).


Can you pay by card on 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.


How do you pay for a bus in London?

London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.75 no matter how far you go.


How do I add a bus ticket to Apple Pay?

Add, use, and share boarding passes, tickets, and other passes in Apple Wallet
  1. Open the app, email, notification, or other communication that contains your boarding pass, ticket, or other pass.
  2. Tap Add to Apple Wallet.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  4. If necessary, tap Add in the upper right corner.


Can you pay for the bus using Apple Pay?

Add a transit card to the Wallet app to pay for rides using Apple Pay. To ride transit using Apple Pay, you need: A compatible iPhone or Apple Watch.