About TFI Leap Card
What is a TFI Leap Card?
The TFI Leap Card is a prepaid travel card that offers users the lowest public transport fares, often up to 30% cheaper than cash single tickets.
TFI Leap Card is valid on bus, train and tram services across the TFI network as well as on many commercial bus services.
New Leap zonal fares for Dublin and surrounding Commuter Areas came into effect April 28th 2025, offering new multimodal tickets and other features.
Leap Card holders can use features like Fare capping and the TFI 90-minute Fare (TFI 90) in eligible fare zones.
Where can I get a TFI Leap Card?
You can buy a TFI Leap Card online or purchase a card from a Ticket Vending Machine located at Irish Rail stations within Zone 1, some Zone 2 stations or at one of hundreds of Leap Card agents nationwide.
How do I register my TFI Leap Card?
Registering your TFI Leap Card protects your travel credit and/or tickets if your card is lost or stolen. Registering also allows you to view your transaction history and enable auto top-up. You can also manage other TFI Leap Cards through your account (for example, your child’s card). Visitor Cards cannot be registered.
Please note that once you report your card lost or stolen it may take up to 48 hours for it to be blocked.
Click here to register your TFI Leap Card now.
How do I top-up my TFI Leap Card?
- The most popular way to top-up your card is to download our Leap Top-Up app for free and use it to add credit when you like, check your balance and collect tickets
- At TFI Leap Card outlets
- At Luas, DART and commuter rail ticket machines
- On board selected bus operators
- Use Auto Top-Up for regular top-ups to be debited from your bank account
- Online at leapcard.ie, but please note if you top-up online, you still have to collect your travel credit or ticket at either a TFI Leap Card outlet or another nominated load location.
Ok, I’m ready. How do I use my TFI Leap Card?
For Train and Luas: Tap-on and tap-off
For Bus: Tap-on at the start of your journey only
How much are TFI Leap Card fares?
TFI Leap Card fares are usually up to 30% cheaper than cash. You can find out more information on TFI Leap Card fares here.
