To put a bus pass on your phone, use the Google Wallet app (Android) or Apple Wallet (iOS) by selecting "Add to Wallet" and searching for your transit provider. Alternatively, download the specific bus company app (e.g., First Bus, Stagecoach) to buy and store tickets digitally. Digital passes are activated in the app and scanned upon boarding.
How to add a travel card on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app. Tap Travel Card to add a new travel card or tap Previous Card to add a travel card that you've previously added to the Wallet app. Choose a travel card from the list, or search by location or card name.
Say goodbye to empty fare cards when you tap and go with Mastercard on Google Pay. 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!
Can I add my SimplyGo EZ-Link card to my mobile wallet (e.g., Apple Pay or Google Pay)? Currently, SimplyGo EZ-Link cards cannot be added to a mobile wallet for contactless payment.
Unlock your phone and hold it near the reader: You can tap the terminal when your phone is unlocked, even when the Google Wallet app is not open. ...
Open Google Wallet app using a shortcut and hold it near the reader: Some phones offer shortcuts to the Wallet app, like quick settings or the lock screen.
The price you're charged for travel with Oyster or a contactless card is the same - and in both cases the overall amount you can pay in a day or a week is capped. However, using Oyster or a contactless card is cheaper than buying paper tickets for your travel.
For iPhone, open Apple Wallet and tap the plus sign (usually toward the top, right-hand corner), then follow the instructions. Once we've verified your card, you'll be able to start using Apple Pay with your Travel Money Card. For Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap 'Wallet & Apple Pay'.
Once activated, the app will generate a moving ticket image on your phone's screen and a QR code. This will stay active for the remainder of the ticket's validity and will include the time and a four letter 'word of the day'. You'll need to scan the QR when you board the bus or show the ticket to the driver.
Tap to Pay is our quick and easy feature that allows you to make contactless payments with just a tap of your Android phone. It uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for secure and instant transactions, so you can say goodbye to carrying cash or cards.
Or if you use our app, it is a “virtual” TAP card on your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android phone that you can use to tap and pay. Load your TAP card electronically with regional and local transit passes, Stored Value (cash amount) or transfers.
Depending on your local transit system, you can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app.
Can I add my card to Apple Wallet without the physical card?
Look for the option to add a new card. This is usually done by tapping the "Add Card" button within the app. Scan your virtual card using your iPhone's camera or enter the details manually as instructed by the app. Enter exactly the same details as those in the Cards section of your app.
