Singapore, Singapore

Singapore Public Buses payment methods

Check cards, cash, mobile tickets and tap-off rules for Singapore Public Buses. Operated by Land Transport Authority and contracted operators; last verified on 2026-07-22.

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Multiple methods: boarding validation
Required: tap off

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Singapore Public Buses?

Yes. This network accepts physical contactless bank cards directly on board. Documented schemes: Visa, Mastercard, NETS.

Cash is accepted on board, subject to the network's fare and change rules.
Tap off: required.

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Boarding payment

Cards, cash and tickets

Cash

Yes

Source: LTA journey guide Pay the exact fare because no change is given; keep the ticket as proof of payment.

Transit or fare card

Yes

SimplyGo EZ-Link, NETS Prepaid Card Source: LTA SimplyGo FAQ

Contactless bank card

Yes

Visa, Mastercard, NETS Source: LTA SimplyGo FAQ

Paper ticket

Yes

Cash fare receipt Source: LTA journey guide

Visitor pass

Yes

Singapore Tourist Pass Product validity and included services are subject to current terms.

Phone or wearable

Mobile payment

Mobile wallet or digital transit card

Yes

Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay Source: LTA SimplyGo FAQ

Official app

Partial

SimplyGo manages travel cards and accounts; boarding uses a card or supported device.

QR or barcode ticket

QR is not the standard fare-validation method on public buses.

Evidence

Sources

LTA journey guide Accessed 2026-07-22
LTA SimplyGo FAQ Accessed 2026-07-22