Pay the Taxi Driver

Round here they take cash or card, their card machines are the same as anywhere else, you can use contactless or insert your card and put in your PIN number.

Most taxis have a contactless card reader. Just use that as you would in a shop.

I’d like to see a taxi drivers face if you presented him with a cheque 😊

GrannyGravy13

Round here they take cash or card, their card machines are the same as anywhere else, you can use contactless or insert your card and put in your PIN number.

I don't know how to do contactless, or if my plastic card is up to date enough for contactless

I have not been shopping in a shop for years

Caleo
There is an expiry date on your card. Check that out. Having said that you should have been issued with a new one.
If you’re not sure how to use it ask a friend or family.

If you can’t manage the card thing, ring the taxi company and ask if they accept cash.

I use a taxi app and pay online in advance.

The London cabs we took very recently with the Gdcs all took card payments. Would seem to be normal now.

Around here it appears to be cash.

Just ask if you can pay cash.
How do you pay for goods usually.

I tend to use Uber or similar so pay online.

If your card has this little symbol on it it means that it is contactless Caleo

Caleo

Please tell me how to do this . Do they take cash? A Cheque? Do they have one these electronic key boards they hand to you, and if so what would I have to tap into it? Does one still insert the plastic card?

They will NOT take a cheque.

Cash, or tap your card on their machine.

Cards or cash last time I caught one.

Lots of helpful advice already.
Just to add....I recently used a local taxi for a short journey.
I asked the driver if he preferred cash or card.
He told me for cash the fare was £10.
For card the fare would be £10.40 as he has to pass on the charge to the card company.
I paid cash.

I invariably pay by card and add a bit as a tip and towards the cost of using a card. The drivers here don't know if you're paying cash or card until they give you the price when you arrive.
I really like black cabs and usually have a great chat with drivers.

petra

Caleo
There is an expiry date on your card. Check that out. Having said that you should have been issued with a new one.
If you’re not sure how to use it ask a friend or family.

BTW when you are paying for goods in a shop do you still tap in the PIN even when it's contactless?

If you tap in a PIN in a taxi how is it the driver cannot see the PIN you are tapping on his key board?

If you pay by a contactless card does the machine recognise your face or the card or both?

GrannyGravy13

If your card has this little symbol on it it means that it is contactless Caleo

Petra, I have asked my sons and they just answer i don't have to bother as I will be transported in their cars. This is very pleasant of course but I like to plan for emergencies like what if I have to get a taxi some time.

I did have a look at my plastic card. It is well within date.I use it regularly online

GrannyGravy13

If your card has this little symbol on it it means that it is contactless Caleo

GG, my card does not have that wee blue symbol I just had a look at it. I wonder if I can still use it in any shop or taxi.

If you are spending under £100 you do not have to use your PIN if your card is contactless, sometimes they ask you to insert the card and put in your PIN as a random safety measure.

The taxi driver will give you machine, so if you have to use your PIN he will not see it.

The only time facial recognition is used is if you have an up to date iPhone or android with your cards stored on it. The phone will unlock when it sees your face. You then present the phone near to the device, and it takes payment from the card you have chosen.

Caleo

GrannyGravy13

If your card has this little symbol on it it means that it is contactless Caleo

GG, my card does not have that wee blue symbol I just had a look at it. I wonder if I can still use it in any shop or taxi.

If it is still on date you can use it with your PIN number.

GrannyGravy13

Round here they take cash or card, their card machines are the same as anywhere else, you can use contactless or insert your card and put in your PIN number.

GG, does that mean taxis and shops have machines that do both, contactless AND insert a card?
Please remember I.am so out of touch I am like an alien when I am out

Caleo

GrannyGravy13

Round here they take cash or card, their card machines are the same as anywhere else, you can use contactless or insert your card and put in your PIN number.

I don't know how to do contactless, or if my plastic card is up to date enough for contactless

You literally just tap the card on the card reader. Couldn't be simpler.