Adelaide Metro Tap and Pay

Adelaide Metro tap and pay is an easy way to pay with your Visa or Mastercard (credit/debit card or an enabled smart phone or device) using our new smart validators.

Adelaide Metro Tap and Pay tickets are:

  • an easy option for people who don’t have a metroCARD, Seniors Card or a 14-day or 28-day pass.
  • convenient for people who use a smart device to pay for things.
  • good for people who don't use public transport very often and are travelling outside of the tram’s free and special services.
  • charged as a regular metroCARD fare, so are cheaper than a regular MetroTicket or Singletrip but can cost more than a concession or student fare or a 14-day or 28-day pass on a metroCARD.
  • valid for 2 hours from the time you first tap.

Adelaide Metro tap and pay is being introduced to Adelaide’s public transport network in stages. It is currently available on all trams and buses and for transfers to trains departing from the Adelaide Railway Station. Tap and Pay will become available on all trains by mid-late-2025.

If you need to travel on a train, or are entitled to a concession fare, Adelaide Metro tap and pay may not be your best option.

Use our fare finder  to learn more about Adelaide Metro tickets and fares or call the Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm daily) for more information.