Contactless NFC Ticketing for Public Transport

Contactless payments can be used to buy travel tickets from machines at a wide range of public transport terminals. Bus, tram, overground and underground train ticket machines will all benefit from NFC payment capabilities, as they help to cut queues and decrease the journey time for travellers.

Portable ticket machines for use by onboard transport staff will also be more efficient with contactless payments. Passengers can pay for their tickets quickly, freeing up the staff member for other duties on the train or tram. NFC-enabled ticket machines can even be used for innovative transport concepts such as city hire bikes. The simplicity of a contactless payment will encourage commuters and tourists alike to take up this greener method of travelling from A to B.

An NFC reader which is integrated into a ticket machine can accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, prepaid travel cards, smartphone wallets, and smart devices such as watches, wristbands, rings, and more. Another contactless payment solution (not NFC) for ticketing is the QR code system, which can be displayed on the ticket machine. The traveller need only scan the QR code with their smartphone in order to purchase or redeem their ticket. 

At CCV, we will work with you to select and implement the right payment technology for your public transport ticket machines. Depending on the make and design of current machines, different options may be available. Please contact our team for further details and to discuss your project.

An NFC-enabled ticket machine has numerous advantages in comparison to a staffed kiosk. At a staffed kiosk, you have staffing costs and scheduling to consider, in addition to the lengthy queues that can arise – especially at peak times or during an unexpected staffing shortage. In contrast, an automated ticket machine can vend travel tickets at any hour of the day, with fewer associated costs.  

If your ticket machines accept contactless and other electronic payments, you can also choose to go cashless. This will simplify your payment systems, removing the need for cash management and reducing concerns of theft from the machine. Contactless payments for tickets also improve your customer experience, as travellers appreciate being able to pay quickly and efficiently.

CCV is an internationally-renowned payment solution provider. Our self-service technology is used in a variety of industries: parking, vending, electric vehicle charging, service stations, and public transport. We offer simplicity, with a single processing contract for all EU locations. And we provide a full and varied service, from consultancy to solution implementation and ongoing support. We don’t just provide you with the payment solutions: we support you as much as you need, from start to finish. 

With CCV, you can future-proof your public transport operation. Our experts will help you plan a payments strategy and implement technology to sustain long-term growth. We’re used to complex integrations and projects with multiple stakeholders, and we love innovating in the world of mobility and public transport.