FirstCard is a must for all Bradford bus users. It is a convenient and flexible way to pay for bus travel and means you only ever need to carry one card - and no cash - whatever your journey.
The idea of FirstCard is to load it up with pre-paid credit, so that when it comes to using the bus, no cash is needed for the journey.
The card contains a micro-chip which stores unique information relating to you, the card owner and keeps track of any transactions. When you place your FirstCard on the ticket machine, it checks that the card is valid and you can then purchase your ticket.
It's like having a debit card just for the bus and can be used in two different ways:
The way you use it is your choice...
*Calls to customer service number charged at local rate.
How can I get discounted travel with FirstCard as my regular bus pass?
FirstCard becomes your Annual, Monthly or even Daily pass and this reduces the cost of travel. When purchasing your bus pass, the pass is automatically stored on the card, and can be activated on all journeys during that period by simply placing the card on the ticket machine.
Purchasing my bus pass
When ordering a FirstCard from the customer service helpline on 0845 6011 831*, or online, a monthly or annual pass can be purchased (by credit or debit card) and loaded onto the card.
Annual and Monthly passes can be purchased at Bradford Interchange Travel Shop.
Annual, Monthly and Daily bus passes can be purchased at Bowling Back Lane Bus Depot (credit and debit cards are not accepted).
Monthly and Daily bus passes can also be purchased with cash from all First bus drivers in Bradford.
*Calls to customer service number charged at local rate.
Please have your FirstCard with you so that the pass can be put on the card when you pay.
How can FirstCard become my handy bus travel debit card?
If you don't need a regular bus pass, you can simply load any amount of credit up to £100 on the card and each time you travel, the amount is deducted from the balance.
Cash top-ups
When ordering a FirstCard from the customer service helpline on 0845 6011 831*, credit can be loaded onto it by credit or debit card (minimum of £5).
Once you have received your FirstCard, credit can be loaded onto it at Bradford Interchange Travel Shop (minimum of £2).
Balances can also be loaded onto your FirstCard at Bowling Back Lane Bus Depot (credit or debit cards are not accepted).
The bus driver can also load up to £20 onto the card.
*Calls to customer service number charged at local rate.
Please have your FirstCard with you so that the credit can be put on the card when you pay.
