What side do you tap your Leap card?

On Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, touch the card against the Leap Card Validator on the right-hand side as you enter the bus. On Luas (tram), Touch On at a Validator on the platform before you get on the tram and Touch Off when you get off the tram.



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Open the Leap Top-Up app & hold your TFI Leap Card against the back of your device. Your balance and/or ticket type information will be displayed. On iPhone you will need to open the scanner in order for the app to read your card.

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When travelling by rail with your TFI Leap Card, touch your card on and off the Validator / Gate when entering and exiting the station or platform. Note: A default fare is deducted from your Travel Credit when you Touch-On. When you Touch-Off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card.

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TFI Leap Card fares are usually up to 30% cheaper than cash. You can find out more information on TFI Leap Card fares here.

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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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Don't forget, you must Touch On before and Touch Off after your journey at the Luas stop, including when your journey on Luas is after a journey on another mode. This makes sure you have a valid ticket to travel on Luas and get the TFI 90 Minute Fare. Visit leapcard.iefor more information about TFI 90 Minute Fares.

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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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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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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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We have a number of Apps that help you get the most out of your journey using your TFI Leap Card: The Leap Top-up App allows you to instantly top-up your TFI Leap card, check your balance and collect pre-purchased tickets, from compatible iPhone and Android devices.

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The transport card may be used on most means of transportation in Dublin, including Airlink airport buses 747 and 757, all the Dublin buses, Luas trams and the DART trains.

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