You have to purchase a ticket or pass before entering. You can buy these at the metro station using your debit or credit card to purchase.
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You can buy the T-Casual card at the TMB booth or at one of the ticket machines at the metro stations. If you prefer to have a card before your arrival, you can purchase the T-Casual card online. The prices of the card differ based on the number of zones you'd like to have included.
Currency and traveler's checks can be changed at all the local airports. When you get to Barcelona, it's best to exchange currency or traveler's checks at a bank, not a cambio (exchange bureau), hotel, or shop as rates and commission fees are high. Most Barcelona hotels accept major credit and debit cards.
At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.
Credit and debit cards are used commonly here, so you'll be able to get around mostly with card if you'd like. (Taxis accept credit cards too!) But just be aware that if you're using a debit card to get money out of an ATM that's out of network, the additional fee is generally around €5.
Metro stations are usually indicated by red and white signs bearing an M. Once inside the station, purchase a ticket from the electronic machines (instructions are available in Catalan, Spanish, English and French), and use it to pass through the turnstiles. Barcelona Metro Fast Facts: Cost: €2.40 for a single ticket.
Wise is our best value travel money debit card for Spain. There's no fee to open a Wise account, and just a small delivery fee for your Wise card, with no minimum balance and no monthly charge.
What is the cheapest way to travel in Barcelona? The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest.
Tickets can be purchased online on the website and on the app. Also, you can buy your ticket in situ by cash (maximum change 20 euros) or credit card at ticket vending machines distributed in Pl. Catalunya and in the Airport T1 and T2, from our bus stop staff located at the stops and on board of the bus.