NetworkCard

NetworkCard is a simple, convenient way to pay for bus travel without worrying about change, using our smartcard. It can be loaded 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 Pay Point outlet in Swindon, at our Travel Shop in Fleming Way or on any Thamesdown bus. It takes only a few seconds to top up your card with £10, £20 or £30 as you prefer.

Click for PayPoint shop locator.

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

Are there any limitations of use?
You can only buy single, return or DayRider 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 'hotlisted' overnight (Mondays to Saturdays) to prevent it being used by anyone else, 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.

How do I get one?
Please complete the Application Form so we can prepare your smartcard for you. You can have your smartcard sent to you by post, or can collect it from our Travel Shop in Fleming Way. Once you have your smartcard you can load it with credit values of £10, £20 or £30 at our Travel Shop, at any PayPoint outlet in Swindon, or on any Thamesdown bus.

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How to use a smartcard on a Thamesdown bus