When you get on a bus, or enter and exit a SkyTrain or SeaBus station, just tap the card on the electronic reader and your fare is automatically calculated and deducted from your account.
Can you pay by card on Vancouver transit?
Contactless Payment
Our card readers accept contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. All you need to do is Tap your card or device on the card reader to pay.
How does transit work in BC?
Each fare covers a 90-minute journey on the bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus. The city and suburbs are split into three zones. SkyTrain and SeaBus rides require a 1-, 2-, or 3-Zone fare, depending on the time of day and zones traveled. Buses are a one-zone fare, all day, every day.
Can I pay cash on bus BC?
You can pay using cash or a pass.
How do you pay for SkyTrain in Vancouver?
We accept a number of payment options for fares, including:
- Compass Card.
- Compass Ticket.
- Contactless credit card.
- Apple, Google, or Samsung Pay.
- Cash (bus services only)
Can I travel in SkyTrain without Compass Card?
“Is it necessary to purchase a Compass card before you are able to buy a sky train or bus ticket?” No you can by single trip tickets at the stations.
Can I tap my debit card on the bus Vancouver?
Contactless Payment. The card readers on the bus and fare gates at the SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express stations accept contactless American Express, Mastercard, and Visa credit cards along with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. All you need to do is Tap your card or device on the card reader to pay.
Do you tap off Vancouver bus?
There’s no need to tap out on buses, which are a one-zone fare. If you’re paying by cash on bus, you will be issued a paper transfer, which allows you to transfer between buses, but not to the SkyTrain, SeaBus or West Coast Express.
Can you tap debit on BC Transit?
“New payment methods will include a mobile app, debit card, credit card, mobile wallet and reloadable smart card, providing riders with the ability to pick the best payment method for their lifestyle and travel habits,” BC Transit said in a press release.
What is the best way to get around Vancouver BC?
The best ways to get around Vancouver are on foot, by bike and via public transportation. Many major attractions and popular neighborhoods are located within walking distance of one another in this condensed city.
How much is the SkyTrain from Vancouver Airport to downtown?
There are 16 stops along the line, with downtown Vancouver stops including Yaletown, Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront—the terminus for the line. The trip from YVR to downtown Vancouver takes only 26 minutes on a two zone fare of $4.25, plus the $5.00 Canada Line YVR AddFare.
How do you get a transit permit in BC?
You can request an in-transit permit online or or in person at our office. A verified MyAlberta Digital ID is required for online requests.
Can I use my debit card for bus?
Commuters may use any of the following options directly for public transport fare payment: Contactless bank card (Mastercard, NETS Tap, Visa) or mobile wallet#, or.
Can I use my phone as compass card?
The Compass Card app is available for iPhones or Android smartphones. All you have to do is search ‘compass card’ in the App Store or in Google Play.
Can I use ATM card to take bus?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Can you use debit card on SkyTrain?
Tap to Pay offers casual transit riders and tourists a convenient way to pay; allowing users to pay with Interac Debit directly to ride without pre-purchasing a Compass Card and without having to use an in-station Compass Vending Machine.
Where do I catch the SkyTrain in Vancouver?
Vancouver Airport Skytrain Station – Location
The Vancouver (YVR) – Airport Canada Line Station is located above the covered parking garage at the airport. You can get there 2 different ways: Domestic Arrivals (flights arriving from within Canada) – go up to level 3, then walk towards the International Terminal.
Can I tap my credit card on the SkyTrain Vancouver?
As of May 22, contactless credit cards are accepted on the Vancouver public transit system (TransLink). Transit riders will now be able to tap their contactless Mastercard or Visa credit card on the fare gate and fare readers at SkyTrain stations and on buses. That’s not the only new payment method being accepted.
Can two people use the same Compass Card?
With the exception of children 12 and under, you can’t use your Compass Card to pay for more than one person’s travel at the same time. (That means you can’t tap in and then pass your card to the person behind you).
Do you need a Compass Card in Vancouver?
For single trips or a visit to Vancouver for the day, a Compass Ticket (single-use ticket) or DayPass is likely the best option for you. Compass Tickets and DayPasses purchased at a Compass Vending Machine (CVM) can only be used on the day they’re purchased.