Tap, board, go: Palma's buses go cashless
Using Palma Buses as a Tourist
Tourists in Palma can now pay on EMT buses with a bank card or phone, without needing cash or a local travel card.
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Is it easy for tourists to use Palma buses without a local travel card?
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Can you pay by card on Palma buses now?
Yes, Palma buses now accept contactless card and phone payments.
Do Palma bus tickets still work with Tarjeta Intermodal or Tarjeta Ciudadana?
Yes, those local travel cards remain valid on Palma buses.
Are Palma buses cheaper if you pay contactlessly?
Yes, contactless travel can include the same discounts as the unified fare system.
Which buses in Palma accept contactless payment?
All Palma EMT buses now accept contactless payment.
Does contactless bus payment in Palma also work with the wider Mallorca transport network?
Yes, Palma’s contactless system works within the wider island fare network.
Where in Palma is the new bus payment system most noticeable?
The new contactless system is very noticeable at Plaça d'Espanya and Passeig Mallorca.
Has the new bus payment system changed anything at Palma’s Estació Intermodal?
Yes, boarding is quicker and stop times are shorter at Estació Intermodal.
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