Using the subway with a bank card in English
What to say when asking how to ride the subway and which line to take.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask to buy a ticket
Staff says Just tap your card = use your card at the gate
Ask to tap a credit card
tap = touch to pay; many subways allow this
Ask which subway line
Where do I change? = ask transfers; How many stops? = ask distance
I understand!
Repeat the route, then say Got it! to avoid mistakes
Quick answers
At the station: what to say in English
Say “How do I buy a ticket?” — ask to buy a ticket. Staff says Just tap your card = use your card at the gate.
No transit card: what to say in English
Say “Can I tap my credit card?” — ask to tap a credit card. tap = touch to pay; many subways allow this.
Going to the museum: what to say in English
Say “Which line goes to the museum?” — ask which subway line. Where do I change? = ask transfers; How many stops? = ask distance.
Remember the route: what to say in English
Say “Got it!” — i understand. Repeat the route, then say Got it! to avoid mistakes.