Can you use bank card on Dublin Bus?

Currently, Dublin Bus fares can only be paid by Leap Card or exact change in coins. This new payments initiative will offer Dublin Bus users a full range of contactless payment methods including smartphones, bank cards, smart watches, QR codes, Apple Pay and Google Pay.



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Pay online using Debit or Credit card. In person, using cash or credit card at any Bus Éireann Travel Centre. You must bring your standard fare with you. By post, send a cheque into the Standard Fares Department, Bus Éireann, Broadstone, Dublin 7 with a copy of the standard fare.

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Dublin Coach only accept card or contactless payments. Cash is not accepted on board our services. Only adult and student leap cards are accepted at present. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they purchase the correct ticket for the journey.

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Ireland's main currency is the Euro. Because most places you visit will be able to take your credit or debit cards, you don't need to take much cash. In fact, there is really no reason to get Euros before you leave the US.

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There is also a multi-operator cap if you are travelling on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART and Commuter Rail. The daily cap is €8.00 and the weekly cap is €32.00.

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How can I pay for my ticket? Go Buses accepts payment via credit and debit cards. The quickest and easiest way to purchase tickets is through our website or mobile app. Dispatchers at Newton, MA, Manhattan, NYC, and our call center can assist with credit card processing.

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How it works...
  1. Ask your driver for the ticket of your choice when you board the bus.
  2. Tell the driver that you'd like to pay with contactless.
  3. Place your card or device on the card reader on the ticket machine - it's shown with a bright blue sticker.


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About bus fares Fares can also be paid with a MetroCard, coins, or SingleRide ticket.

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The Leap card is the key to all of Dublin's transport system. It's the simplest and most cost-effective way to avail of Dublin's public transport services and can be used on the train, tram, bus or to rent a Dublin Bike. Leap card fares are up to 31% cheaper than single-purchase tickets.

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Buses in Ireland Yes, they're few and far between in some counties, but many have a reliable service.

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Debit cards are, by far, the most popular payment method in Ireland. Credit cards are also popular, but unlike debit cards, they are used mostly for larger purchases. Ireland also sees a decent amount of cash payments – around 20% of all sales were paid for in cash.

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It's wise to arrive in Ireland with least €300 euros in cash. In the worst case scenario, your debit or credit card might not work upon arrival in Ireland. Or it may get lost. In this unlikely event, you'll need backup.

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