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Swift is the easy and flexible way to travel around the West Midlands

Get for your FREE 16-18 card today!

Your free 16-18 photocard can be used to buy child rate single, return and daysaver tickets.

Child season tickets can be loaded onto the photocard at a later date. Apply Now

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Swift Go

The flexible ticket option, for the occasional Metro user, has arrived!

You travel, and we cap the cost, so you pay the best fare at the end of the day


Learn more about Swift Go

Coronavirus Transport Updates

Get the latest updates on transport in the West Midlands now that lockdown measures have been reduced, guidance around face coverings and more. 


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Illustration showing Swift app is available on Apple App store and the Android Play Store

Swift Collector for iPhone

The wait is over, you can now download the Swift Collector App on both *Apple and Android devices.

*Only available on iPhone 7 models or later


Download the Swift Collector app

swift card types

There are 4 types of Swift card. Each card has a range of credit or tickets that can be purchased or loaded for travel.

Adult season tickets

Buy weekly, monthly or annual passes for regular travel on the bus, train or tram.

  • Great for commuters and students who travel often
  • Requires a photo - only you can use it
  • Easy to buy and renew a travel pass
  • Spread the cost with Direct Debit

Child season tickets

Buy weekly, monthly or termly passes for regular travel on the bus, train or tram.

  • Great for travelling to school and college
  • Requires a photo - only you can use it
  • Tickets can be loaded onto a 16-18 photocard
  • Spread the cost with Direct Debit

Pay As You Go

The cashless way to buy day tickets and single fares for the bus and tram.

  • Cheaper travel on tram
  • No need to find exact change
  • No photo - share when you’re not using
  • Auto Top-Up option available

16-18 photocard

New look, new features, same amazing discount

  • Great for travelling to school, college or work
  • Requires a photo - only you can use it
  • Load child season tickets
  • 50% off bus, train and tram

Swift Card Benefits

  • Different cards to suit your needs
  • Manage your cards online
  • Top-up 24/7 using our Swift Kiosks
  • Say goodbye to cash
  • Shop 24/7 with click and collect
  • Top-up at over 800 Payzone outlets