Use of Visa Paywave card on London buses

[slacker]

Hi All,

May I please check if any one had any idea or experience in using their Singapore-issued Visa Paywave card to pay for bus fares in London?

Thanks.

[chisquared]

Not exactly your question, but I've been able to use UK-issued contactless payment cards in Singapore, so I imagine the reverse should work.

It might be worth experimenting by buying something small to test if contactless payment works, or by trying to enter the tube using your Visa card. If those work your card will probably work on the buses.

[sabian]

If the buses in London accept visa paywave, your card will work.
But do check that it has been enabled for overseas usage.

[Lobster]

I would also check what fees are charged for overseas use. Many cards have a fixed fee per transaction in which case using it to purchase lots of small items could end up being very expensive