What is networkcard?
networkcard is a simple, convenient way to pay for bus travel. You get your first card from the Travel Shop in Fleming Way. They are available with credit values of £10, £20 or £30.

How does networkcard work?
It’s simple, just place the card on the ticket machine’s bullseye and ask the driver for your ticket in the usual way. The ticket machine will read the card and your fare will be automatically deducted from your balance. A paper ticket will be issued with details of your journey and credit remaining on your networkcard. You must retain this ticket in the normal way as proof that you have paid your fare.

What happens when my balance gets low or runs out?
You can top up your networkcard at anytime at any Paypoint outlet in Swindon, on any bus or at our Travel Shop in Fleming Way. It takes only a few seconds to top up your card with £10, £20 or £30 as you prefer.

Will my card expire if I don’t use it for a while?
No, the value will be retained on your networkcard until it is used up.

Are there any limitations of use?
At present you can only buy single or return tickets on Thamesdown buses using your networkcard. They cannot be used on Stagecoach buses.

What happens if I lose my card?
Your card can be disabled overnight (Mondays to Saturdays), so let us know as soon as possible. A replacement card can be issued at the Travel Shop for a fee of £5. This will be credited with the amount of stored value which remained on the card at the time it was
disabled.

To apply for a networkcard, simply print out an application form, fill it in and take it to our Travel Shop in Fleming Way.

Click here for an application form (PDF).