Yes, in 2026, you can use your contactless credit card for transit across major parts of British Columbia. In the Metro Vancouver area, TransLink's "Tap to Pay" system allows you to tap your credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) or mobile wallet at Compass gates and on buses for the same price as a standard adult cash fare. Furthermore, BC Transit has just expanded its "Umo" electronic fare system to include Whistler and the Pemberton Valley as of February 2026, allowing riders to tap credit or debit cards directly on onboard readers. This rollout is continuing throughout the province to replace traditional paper tickets. A high-value peer tip: when you "tap" with a credit card, you are automatically eligible for Daily Fare Capping in some systems, meaning you'll never pay more than the cost of a DayPass regardless of how many trips you take. Just remember to always "tap" with the same card throughout the day to ensure the cap is applied correctly and avoid "card clash" by taking your card out of your wallet before tapping.