Tap to Ride with Visa

You can now pay with Visa on all Auckland Transport buses, trains and most ferries.

Paying with Visa makes public transport even smarter, even easier.

Open-loop systems for contactless payments across transit offer a more convenient, efficient and cost-effective alternative. No tickets, no paper, no cash — and no waiting in a queue. Instead, you can now use Visa on your smart device or the same contactless Visa credit, debit, or prepaid card you use for everyday purchases to tap and ride — from bus to train to ferry and beyond.

Commuting just got a whole lot more convenient. 

Convenience

Open loop payments allow commuters to use your existing Visa cards or mobile payment apps to pay for transit fares. There's no need to queue up for a ticket or top-up a transit-specific card. Just tap your Visa card or mobile device on the reader and go.

Speed

Tap to ride with Visa provides a faster, safer and more hygienic payment experience. Using your Visa saves time having to load money on cards or carry tickets or tokens. Tap to ride with Visa, and go anywhere you want to go. 

Security

Open loop payment systems come with the same security features as any other Visa transaction. This includes encryption, tokenization, and fraud detection, ensuring that commuters' financial information is always protected.