Swift: The smarter way to travel

Different cards to suit your needs
Manage your cards online
Cheaper fares than paying with cash

Say goodbye to cash
Shop 24/7 with click and collect
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Swift on Mobile

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Poppy Pay As You Go Card

Commemorative Swift PAYG card, with £10 PAYG credit & £1 donation to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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swift card types

There are 4 types of Swift card. Each card has a range of credit or tickets that can be purchased or loaded for travel.

Adult season tickets

Buy weekly, monthly or annual passes for regular travel on the bus, train or tram.

Great for commuters and students who travel often
Requires a photo - only you can use it
Easy to buy and renew a travel pass
Spread the cost with Direct Debit

Child season tickets

Buy weekly, monthly or termly passes for regular travel on the bus, train or tram.

Great for travelling to school and college
Requires a photo - only you can use it
Tickets can be loaded onto a 16-18 photocard
Spread the cost with Direct Debit

Pay As You Go

The cashless way to buy day tickets and single fares for the bus and tram.

Cheaper than paying with cash
No need to find exact change
No photo - share when you’re not using
Auto Top-Up option available

16-18 photocard

New look, new features, same amazing discount

Great for travelling to school, college or work
Requires a photo - only you can use it
Load child season tickets
50% off bus, train and tram

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