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How long does it take to get a Leap Card?

Orders of Leap Visitor Card are dispatched via standard mail. We aim to dispatch most cards within 2 working days of receipt of your order.



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Personalised TFI Leap Cards including adult personalised, young adult, student and child 16-18 are non-transferable and can only be used by the person whose name and photo is printed on the card. If someone else uses your personalised TFI Leap Card they may be fined & have the card confiscated.

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How much does a Young Adult or Student Leap Card cost? You must pay a €5 refundable deposit and add a minimum of €5 travel credit when purchasing the card.

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The user's name and photograph is printed on it. These cards can only be purchased online. Before applying for a Child 16-18 Leap Card make sure you have: A valid Passport, Drivers Licence or Learner Permit, other non-standard documents may be accepted, view the full list here.

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On all Public Service Obligation (PSO) city and town services and commuter & rural services operated by Bus Éireann, Adult Leap single fares are up to 30% cheaper than cash single fares.

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TFI Leap Card can be used on different operators including Dublin Bus, Luas, DART & Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail commuter rail, Go-Ahead Ireland and Bus Éireann, along with other bus operators such as Swords Express, Ashbourne Connect, Wexford Bus, Matthews Coaches (certain services) and Collins Coaches.

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Paying with cash: An exact fare system is operated by Dublin Bus and only coins (not notes) are accepted. No change is given. Prepaid tickets: You can also pay your fare with a prepaid ticket. Magnetic prepaid tickets must be inserted into the bus validator when boarding.

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Leap Cards can expire based on the card profile expiry date i.e. in the case of Child, Young Adult, Student and Child 16-18 Cards.

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I've heard the balance can go negative, up to 5 euro, for a single trip. If I have a 2 euro balance can I take airlink/747 to the airport at the end of my trip? It worked. You have to have 5c on you leap card to use it, it then goes into a negative balance.

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Open the app and simply hold your TFI Leap Card to the back, top of your iPhone to instantly check your balance, collect a pre-paid ticket, or top-up your card – anytime, anywhere.

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You must apply online If you are a third level Student (16-18 or 24+) you will need show your Student ID and a valid proof of age ID at the nearest Student Leap Card agent to collect your card, after you have applied online.

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Is the Leap Visitor card worth it? The Leap Visitor Card provides you with unlimited travel on Dublin Bus, the Luas an the DART for a set fee. If you're exploring the city, it'll save you time and money if you use public transport to get around.

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TFI Leap Card Fares The correct fare will be deducted for your journey. You will hear a tone when you have successfully touched on. Do not touch off when using the bus.

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What is it and why should I get it? A TFI Leap Card is a prepaid travel card that is the easiest way to pay your fare on public transport around Ireland. It is valid on most TFI services and commercial bus operators throughout Ireland.

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