How do I swipe my leap card?
How do I swipe my leap card? To use a TFI Leap Card you simply touch on a validator for bus services and touch on/touch off to use rail and luas services.
Can I tap my Leap Card on the DART?
On DART and Commuter Rail, Touch On at the platform entry gate or Validator before your journey and Touch Off at the platform exit gate or Validator after your journey. The card can be used between stations within the Short Hop Zone.
Do I tap my Leap Card getting off the bus?
You must touch on every time you board a service to demonstrate you hold a valid ticket for each journey: touch on before each bus journey; and. touch on before and touch off after each DART, train and tram journey.
How much cheaper is a Leap Card?
TFI Leap Card fares are usually up to 30% cheaper than cash. You can find out more information on TFI Leap Card fares here.
What happens if you forget to tap on Leap Card?
You are responsible for ensuring that you Touch On your Leap card at a validation point before travelling, otherwise you will be issued with a Fixed Payment Notice.
Is your picture on your Leap card?
The user's name and photograph is printed on it. These cards can only be purchased online. Before applying for a Child 16-18 Leap Card make sure you have: A valid Passport, Drivers Licence or Learner Permit, other non-standard documents may be accepted, view the full list here.
Can I use my Leap Card from my phone?
We have a number of Apps that help you get the most out of your journey using your TFI Leap Card: 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.
What way do you scan a Leap Card?
Open the Leap Top-Up app & hold your TFI Leap Card against the back of your device. Your balance and/or ticket type information will be displayed. On iPhone you will need to open the scanner in order for the app to read your card.
Can you get money back off Leap Card?
Adult and Child TFI Leap Cards can be refunded or replaced (includes your €5 deposit) Student Leap Cards can be refunded, but not replaced. Leap Visitor Cards cannot be refunded or replaced.
How do I use my Leap Card on the train?
When travelling by rail with your TFI Leap Card, touch your card on and off the Validator / Gate when entering and exiting the station or platform. Note: A default fare is deducted from your Travel Credit when you Touch-On. When you Touch-Off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card.
Do all buses accept Leap Card?
TFI Leap Card can be used on different operators including Dublin Bus, Luas, DART & Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail commuter rail, Go-Ahead Ireland and Bus Éireann, along with other bus operators such as Swords Express, Ashbourne Connect, Wexford Bus, Matthews Coaches (certain services) and Collins Coaches.
What happens if you don t tap your card when you get off the bus?
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.