Can I pay by card on Manchester buses?

Most buses in Manchester allow on-board payments using contactless cards and devices, although it might be best to check each company's policy around the payment. The Bee Network app also allows you to buy new tickets that allow you to use both buses and trams around Manchester.



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Unlimited day tickets A day of unlimited travel using any bus in Greater Manchester costs £5 for adults and £2.50 for children. You can pay for your journey using cash or card by asking the driver for a 1 day AnyBus travelcard .

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If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):

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All you need to do is tap your debit or credit card on the yellow card reader at the ticket barrier or the front of the bus next to the driver, and your fee will automatically be calculated based on the journey you have made.

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free bus services operate around the city centre and are free of charge.

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Most UK buses do accept cash, London is one of the few cities to have gone cashless on all public transport. In London, you can either pay by using an approved contactless card or an Oyster Card.

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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.

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Add a transit card to the Wallet app to pay for rides using Apple Pay. To ride transit using Apple Pay, you need: A compatible iPhone or Apple Watch. Check with your transit agency to see which models are supported.

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You can use Apple Pay to pay as you go across all Transport for London services, including the Underground, buses and trams. Paying for journeys is easy using Apple Pay and works the same as using a contactless card. You just need to touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers.

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London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.

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