Whats a leap card?
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The TFI Leap Card is a contactless smart card for automated fare collection overseen by Transport for Ireland. It was introduced in the Greater Dublin area in 2011 for Luas, DART, Iarnród Éireann and Dublin Bus, but acceptance has significantly expanded.
How do leap cards work?
Travel credit can be loaded onto your card and used to pay for travel on Leap enabled services. Every time you use the card to travel the cost of the journey is deducted. ... You can use your TFI Leap Card to travel if your card is in a positive balance, even if the balance does not cover the full fare.
Is a Leap card free?
Any Child Leap Card (5-15 or 16-18) can be used to get free travel provided there is at least 1 cent Travel Credit on the card. Simply use your Child Leap Card as normal and you won't be charged. ... Bus Éireann services where TFI Leap Card Validators are available.
What age do you have to be to get a student Leap card?
ELIGIBILITY: All full-time students (age 16 and above) in second and third level education, including further education and training are entitled to apply for the Student Leap Card (SLC). Students must have a minimum of 16 hours of lectures/class time per week, and be enrolled in the course for a minimum of 6 months.
How long does it take to get a leap card?
If you have applied by post, it can take up to 5 working days from our receipt of your application, for your card to reach you. If you do not receive your card in this time please call the SLC helpdesk on 0818 824 824.
Getting Started With Leap Card
Can you use Leap Card on train?
The Leap Card can be used for rail travel between stations within the 'Short Hop Zone'. This Zone includes all stations in the Dublin area from Kilcoole to Balbriggan and Commuter Stations from Dublin City Centre to Kilcock and from Dublin Heuston to Sallins and Naas.
How do I check my Leap Card balance online?
Put your card in the 'pocket' and then follow the instructions on the ticket machine screen. Log on to to view your account history and you will be able to view your card balance.
Is Dublin Bus open?
Dublin Bus
Normal services run from 5.00am until midnight. The Nitelink service operates from midnight until 4.00am on Friday and Saturday nights. The Dublin Bus range of services include Cross City, Radial, Orbital, DART Feeder, Airlink, express limited stop commuter services, Nitelink and Sightseeing tours.
Can someone else use my leap card?
Can someone else use my personalised TFI Leap Card? No; your personalised TFI Leap Card is unique to you. Only the person whose name & photo is printed on the card, can use it. If someone else uses your personalised TFI Leap Card, they may be fined & have the card confiscated.
What does the Leap card cover?
TFI Leap Card is a convenient way to pay for public transport across Dublin and surrounding counties, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Sligo, Athlone, Kilkenny and Wexford. It can also be used on commuter and rural bus services within the TFI public transport network.
What happens if you forget to tap off Leap card?
When you Touch-Off the appropriate amount is refunded to your card. If you forget to Touch-Off, the default fare will be the final fare charged for the journey.
Can I pay cash on Dublin Bus?
Dublin Bus fares and tickets
There is also a city centre fare. Paying with cash: An exact fare system is operated by Dublin Bus and only coins (not notes) are accepted. ... Leap Cards: Leap Cards can be used on all Dublin Bus services, including Airlink, Xpresso and Nitelink. They can also hold prepaid tickets.
Who owns transport for Ireland?
The rail network is also state-owned and operated, while the government currently still owns the main airports. Public transport is mainly in the hands of a statutory corporation, Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ), and its subsidiaries, Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus), Bus Éireann (Irish Bus), and Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
Do Dublin buses take cards?
Bus Éireann, Irish Rail, Go Ahead, Dublin Bus and Luas all accept Leap Cards on some or all of their services. ... The contactless element is not the only advantage as Leap Card fares can be up to 31% cheaper than cash tickets.
Do Leap cards expire?
Leap Cards can expire based on the card profile expiry date i.e. in the case of Child, Student and Child 16-18 Cards. Once Leap Cards expire, Leap Card customers (excluding Student Leap Card holders), shall have 6 months in which they can claim a refund.
Can you use Leap card on phone?
TFI Leap Top-Up App is a free app for NFC (near-field communication) enabled Android phones and iPhone 7 or above. It allows you to instantly top-up your TFI Leap Card, check your balance, collect tickets and check how close you are to reaching your daily and weekly cap values.
How do I add a leap card to my wallet?
- Select “Add credit” from the home screen.
- Slide the dial to the desired value or tap the screen to enter the top-up amount.
- Select “Top-Up” or “Continue”
- Complete the payment process using a saved or new debit/credit card.
Can I use Leap Card to Balbriggan?
The Leap Card can be used for rail travel between stations within the 'Short Hop Zone'. This Zone includes all stations in the Dublin area from Kilcoole to Balbriggan and Commuter Stations from Dublin City Centre to Kilcock and from Dublin Heuston to Sallins and Naas.
Does the Dart Take Leap cards?
An e-purse Leap Card can be used on DART and Commuter services, Dublin Bus and Luas. Save up to 24 percent with Leap card versus cash fares. Leap also offers flexibility, convenience and is safer than carrying cash.
Can you use a Leap Card in Drogheda?
The NTA and Bus Éireann have announced significant service enhancements to services in Drogheda Town. TFI Leap Card can be used in Drogheda on the following bus services: Bus Éireann D1 – Drogheda – Laytown. ... Bus Éireann 168.
Do I tap my leap card getting off bus?
Using your card
Don't forget to Touch-On before starting your journey to make sure your card is valid for travel. If you don't Touch-On, you may be prosecuted for fare evasion. Always remember to Touch-Off at the end of your journey on Luas and DART/Commuter Rail. You should not Touch-Off on any bus service.
What age is a child on Bus Eireann?
Bus Éireann has child fares on its stage carriage, commuter and regional city services and schoolchild fares on its regional city services. Child fares are available for children up to 15 years old on all State operators but at widely varying discounts.
Can you use Leap card on Dublin coach?
Dublin Coach only accept card or contactless payments. Cash is not accepted on board our services. Only adult and student leap cards are accepted at present. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they purchase the correct ticket for the journey.
Are buses contactless?
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.
