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BC Transit Upgrades Umo for Contactless Payments Soon

10/15/2025

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BC Transit will upgrade its Umo system to enable contactless debit and credit card payments on buses across Victoria.
Passengers will pay by tapping cards or using mobile wallets.
Existing credit card data saved in Umo accounts will be deleted, requiring re-entry after the update.
The timeline remains unspecified; updates will come soon, and riders should use their Umo card or QR code during the transition to avoid accidental charges.

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Story summary

BC Transit will upgrade its Umo system to enable contactless debit and credit card payments on buses across Victoria.
Passengers will pay by tapping cards or using mobile wallets.
Existing credit card data saved in Umo accounts will be deleted, requiring re-entry after the update.
The timeline remains unspecified; updates will come soon, and riders should use their Umo card or QR code during the transition to avoid accidental charges.