Yes, you can use a Mastercard credit or debit card to pay for your fare on the Translink system in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. This feature, known as "Tap to Pay," allows passengers to tap their physical Mastercard or their card stored in a mobile wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay) directly on the card readers at SkyTrain stations, SeaBus terminals, and on all buses. When you tap a Mastercard, the system automatically charges you the adult "cash" rate for a single trip, which is slightly more expensive than the discounted rate offered to Compass Card holders. It is important to remember that if you are using a contactless credit card, you should "tap out" at the end of your SkyTrain or SeaBus journey to ensure the system calculates the correct number of zones and doesn't charge you the maximum three-zone fare by default. On buses, however, you only need to tap in, as all bus travel in Vancouver is considered a single zone. This convenience makes it much easier for tourists and occasional riders to navigate the city without needing to purchase a physical Compass Card.