Does Edinburgh tram take Apple Pay?

Does Edinburgh tram take Apple Pay? The machines also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay on mobile devices. Lea Harrison, Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, explained: “Initial trials of the technology at selected stops proved a real hit with customers, who no longer have to dig in their wallet or purse for loose change or stand around entering their PIN.

Can you use Apple Pay on trams?

Yes. Just make sure that you have added a payment card to your iPhone and Apple Watch and enabled Express Mode. You can add a card to Apple Watch with the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Just remember to always use the same device to tap in and out when paying with Apple Pay.

How do I pay my tram in Edinburgh?

Do you have to tap a contactless card?

If tapping to pay is not available at a location, you can simply swipe or insert your Visa contactless card at checkout.

Are the Trams free in Edinburgh with a bus pass?

The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Can you get free trams in Edinburgh?

How to travel for free. Before getting on a tram, place your valid Scottish National Entitlement Card on the platform validator. If your card has a +1 entitlement and a companion is travelling with you, you must select this by pressing the relevant button on the ticket validation machine.

Do you tap out at trams with contactless?

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 much did Edinburgh Trams cost?

The complete line cost £1.043bn – nearly double the original estimate. Hardie said that bill would climb once debt interest payments were included, with the council facing debt repayment costs worth 1% of its total budget each year for 30 years.

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.

Can you pay contactless on a tram?

You can travel by tram with contactless cards and devices using the smart readers (adult fares apply) Travel and pay as you go with contactless.

Can you pay with credit card on Edinburgh bus?

Paying by card is also possible. You can also use mobile tickets, on the Transport for Edinburgh phone app, or a top-up 'citysmart' card, which you can purchase in the Lothian Buses Travelshops.

What happens if you forget to tap off?

Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.