Can you use debit card on West Midlands buses?
National Express West Midlands bus passengers can now pay for their journey with just a tap of a bank card. After decades of only accepting exact change, every one of the bus company’s 1,600 buses will now take contactless payment.
How do I cancel a direct debit with Swift?
You can cancel your Direct Debit payments online. You need to do this at least 14 days before your next payment is due. You can also pause payments if you’re not using your Swift card for a while. You can only pause payments for one month or more.
What is West Midlands card?
Swift cards are the smart and flexible way to travel around the West Midlands. We have all your ticket needs covered. Whether you want to catch the bus, train or tram, for just one day, one month or a year. Find a ticket.
Can you pay by card on West Midlands travel buses?
Is contactless available on every route? You can use your contactless payment card/device to pay for travel on our services where contactless is accepted.
Why does my card not work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
Can I pay with my debit card on the bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
Who controls direct debit?
Direct Debit vs Standing Order
| Direct Debit | |
|---|---|
| Set up | Bank/provider needed. You control the set up and the amount and date of payments. |
| Cost per payment | Low. Depends on your provider. (See our pricing) |
What is direct debit Swift?
Direct Debit is an easy, convenient way to buy a ticket. You can get Direct Debit tickets for the bus, train and tram. Direct Debit takes payments from your bank account automatically on the same day each month. Then your ticket is either loaded to your Swift card or posted to you if you buy a paper ticket.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in West Midlands?
Your pass also entitles you to other travel concessions on bus, train and tram (West Midlands Metro) services across the West Midlands Network area from 9.30am Monday to Friday, and anytime during the weekend or bank holidays.
How much is annual travel card?
Travelcards
| Zone(s) | One Day Anytime | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 only | £14.40 | £1,536 |
| Zone 1 and 2 | £14.40 | £1,536 |
| Zone 1, 2 and 3 | £14.40 | £1,808 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4 | £14.40 | £2,208 |
Why did the bus charge me 10p?
When you make journeys with Transport for London, you will be initially charged a 10p authorisation on your card. This is because the total amount owed for your travel is unknown at that moment.
What is the contactless symbol on a debit card?
What does the RFID symbol on my card mean? The RFID-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.
Can a direct debit be taken without my permission?
Why your bank HAS to refund you if a direct debit is set up without your permission – your fraud rights explained. Direct debits are great for convenience but are a pain when they go bad. People can be affected by fraudulent ones – and some of them can take your money even after you think you’ve cancelled.
How do you find out what a direct debit is for?
To see if a payment taken out of your account was a Direct Debit, you can view the details of the transaction in your statement. The payment will appear with a transaction description of ‘DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT’.
What is direct debit payment method?
Simply, a Direct Debit is an instruction from you to your bank or building society. It authorises the organisation you want to pay to collect varying amounts from your account – but only if you’ve been given advance notice of the amounts and dates of collection.
How much is the National Express West Midlands monthly subscription?
Valid for 1 month, all day long for Adult travellers on any National Express West Midlands service within the Walsall travel area.A minimum term of 12 months applies to this ticket. Close APPLY Student West Midlands Monthly Subscription £39.00 £1.30 per day Valid on all National Express bus services within the West Midlands area.
Are there any changes to National Express West Midlands bus service?
National Express West Midlands bus service changes from 27th October 2019. From Sunday 27th October 2019 National Express West Midlands is making changes to some bus services to help improve reliability across Birmingham and the Black Country.
What is the National Express West Midlands young person (under 18) Ticket?
More Valid for 1 week, all day long for Young Person (under 18) travellers on any National Express West Midlands service within the Walsall travel area.Only available to young persons aged under 18 (for those over 16, the ticket user must be in full-time education, an apprentice or a trainee).
What is the validity of National Express direct debit term plus extended?
Valid for 52 weeks, before 9.30am only for Adult travellers on any National Express West Midlands or National Express Coventry service within the West Midlands area.Valid Monday to Friday mornings from 4.00am up until 9.30am Close BUY Direct Debit Term Plus Extended