Contactless Payment. The card readers on the bus and fare gates at the SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express stations accept contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. All you need to do is Tap your card or device on the card reader to pay.
Can I pay by card on the bus in Vancouver?
As of May 22, contactless credit cards are accepted on the Vancouver public transit system (TransLink). Transit riders will now be able to tap their contactless Mastercard or Visa credit card on the fare gate and fare readers at SkyTrain stations and on buses. That’s not the only new payment method being accepted.
Can I tap a debit card on TransLink?
TransLink, Interac Corp., and Cubic Transportation Systems are working together to integrate Interac Debit onto the system to give customers more contactless payment options. By the end of 2022, TransLink customers will be able to pay with Interac Debit at Compass readers on any bus or fare gate across the system.
Can you tap your bank card on the bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Do BC busses take debit?
“New payment methods will include a mobile app, debit card, credit card, mobile wallet and reloadable smart card, providing riders with the ability to pick the best payment method for their lifestyle and travel habits,” BC Transit said in a press release.
Can I use my phone as Compass Card Vancouver?
A smartphone app will require a new generation of our Compass system that you can use an app on your phone.” Besides the Compass Card and wearable products, the fare gates and card readers accept all three major credit cards, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Can I use credit card in bus?
Remember: buses require a tap in only, and if you’re starting your journey on the bus using a credit card, you have full transferability across all modes over starting your journey with cash.
Can I tap my credit card on the SkyTrain Vancouver?
If you have a Compass Card, Compass Ticket, or a contactless credit card and used Tap to Pay, you can transfer across bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain, and HandyDART on a single fare for up to 90 minutes, or up to 120 minutes when including travel on the West Coast Express.
Can you tap your debit card on the train?
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won’t have to queue for tickets at the station and won’t have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
Can I add TransLink card to Apple Wallet?
Add a transit card on your iPhone or Apple Watch
You can add a transit card to the Wallet app on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
What happens if you dont tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
Do you have to tap out on buses?
Always touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end to pay the right fare. (On a bus or tram you only need to touch in.)
Why does my card not work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
Does BC Transit accept Compass Card?
Low-income seniors and other eligible people can access the program at a reduced cost. A BC Bus Pass is a Compass Card pass that can be used on both BC Transit and TransLink systems throughout the province.
Does BC Transit take coins?
If you wish to pay with cash, it is important to have exact fare. The bus operator does not have access to any coins or bills and can’t give you change. To pay with cash, insert the coins into the dispenser at the top. If you’re using bills, insert them through the scanner, also located on top of the fare box.
How do you use the bus in Canada?
To use public transportation, you must buy a ticket or a transit pass. Transit passes give you unlimited use of public transportation for a certain period (one month or more). They are usually cheaper than buying many tickets if you plan to use public transportation often.
Can you use Apple Pay on a bus?
Apple Express Pay
With Express Mode for Apple Pay, just tap the blue card reader with your device (iPhone or Apple Watch) when boarding the bus. There is no need to wake or unlock the device, open an app or use Face ID or Touch ID, easy and quick!
Can I use my phone as a Compass Card?
The Compass Card app is available for iPhones or Android smartphones. All you have to do is search ‘compass card’ in the App Store or in Google Play. If you have an iPhone, download the app here.
Can I put my bus pass on my phone?
You can purchase, store and use digital copies of transport passes for participating public transport systems. For some public transport systems, you can use Google Wallet to pay for transportation at the fare terminal with a supported credit or debit card saved to your phone.
How do you pay for bus in Canada?
How to Pay
- Cash Fare. If you aren’t using a fare product such as a pass or ticket, you’ll need to pay with cash.
- Tickets. Tickets are sold in sheets of 10 at a discounted rate.
- Transfers.
- Monthly Pass.
- DayPASS.
- Post-Secondary Students or College Pass.
- U-PASS.
- ProPASS.
How do you pay on the bus with your phone?
Tap & go™ on buses and trains with your phone
To pay on public transport, simply unlock your phone – no need to open the app*, then hold the back of your phone to the fare reader upon entry and exit. The blue tick appears and you are on your way!