How do I use contactless Metrolink?

Touch-in to begin. Use the smart readers on stops to touch-in before boarding the tram and touch-out at your destination. You don't need to touch-out and touch-in again if you're just changing trams as part of a single journey between two Metrolink stops.



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Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. You can pay for someone else's travel with your contactless card or device if they're travelling with you.

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You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare. If you do forget to tap off please contact customer services. To find out more about Tap On Tap Off Contactless visit our FAQ section on the Contactless Portal.

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If tapping to pay is not available at a location, you can simply swipe or insert your Visa contactless card at checkout.

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Show Your eTicket Open the eTicket on your mobile device and show the barcode to the conductor. You can even print your eTicket before you arrive at the station.

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No, please do not screenshot your e-ticket as the QR code may be blurred or not sufficiently accurate to scan.

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Yes. You can show your E-Ticket directly to the driver on your smartphone or device when boarding. This is the quickest and easiest way.

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