Can you use contactless on metro in Italy?

Travel by metro Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out at the orange ticket gates (even where validation to exit is not required). If one reader doesn't work, try another one. Every station is equipped with at least two gates enabled for contactless payments.



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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.

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Italy Transport Pass For what concerns urban centers, you will have to get information on daily or weekly passes available for each specific city you wish to visit. On the other hand, if you plan on traveling extensively by train, you'll be pleased to read that there are rail passes available to foreigners.

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To activate the Tap & Go ® service you just have to place your contactless payment card or your payment-enabled device near the reader. On buses, trams and trolleybuses wait for the green light on the screen, in metro stations wait for the green light and the consequent unlocking of the turnstile.

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In Italy, cash is still preferred in most restaurants, cafes and other establishments, although credit and debit cards are becoming more widely used throughout Italy and are an increasingly convenient way to pay for things. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, although American Express is not.

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BIT Metro Ticket: This ticket costs 1.50 € and allows you to use public transport for 100 minutes after you stamp it. You are only allowed to make one trip by metro or train. Roma 24H Ticket: This 7 € ticket allows you to travel for 24 hours after activation.

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If you forget to tap out, you will be charged maximum fare. Every time you enter a bus, maximum fare is deducted. When you tap out, the system calculates the bus-stops and deducts what is relevant and returns the rest.

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How do I use the Tap on Tap off service? When you board the bus, use your contactless card or device to 'Tap on' at the ticket machine next to the bus driver. Once you've reached your destination, 'Tap off' the bus using the reader attached to the pole on the left hand side as you exit the bus.

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While regional and intercity trains get you where you need to go, faster trains also exist that allow you to travel Italy in style. Train tips: TrenItalia and Italo both offer high speed trains and direct trains that significantly reduce travel time making them perfect options for a quick day trip.

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