What is a contactless ticket?
What is a contactless ticket? Contactless ticketing makes use of NFC, or near-field communication. NFC enables two devices to communicate wirelessly when they are within a specific distance of one another. NFC is actually a subset of radio-frequency identification or RFID.
How do I pay contactless without a card?
- Open the Google Wallet app .
- At the top right, tap your profile picture or Account. Tap to pay setup.
- Check if you're ready to make contactless payments. To tap to pay with Google Wallet: Near field communication (NFC) must be turned on.
What happens if you forgot 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.
How much can you go up to on contactless?
Canada tops the contactless limit around the world While the United States have a limit of 200 USD (£146). Asian countries of Japan, China and Singapore all are above £105, while Australia and New Zealand sit just above the UK's contactless card limit of £100.
How do I use contactless for the first time?
Look for the contactless symbol on the card reader. The four curved lines that appear on your card should also appear on contactless-enabled card readers. When prompted, hold the card within one to two inches of the contactless symbol.
How many times can you use contactless in a day?
There's no limit on how many contactless payments you can make in a day. However, from time to time, your provider may ask you to re enter your PIN manually. This is done to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Why did the bus only charge me 10p?
Why have I been charged 10p/£1? If you use a Mastercard, your bank statement may show a “pending” 10p or £1 charge for your first tap (10p for UK Mastercards, £1 for International Mastercards). This is just a temporary charge to check the card is valid – we do not collect the payment.