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The system adds up how much travel credit you have used on the applicable services you have travelled on for a given day or week and then it stops taking any more fares once the applicable Cap value is reached.

For more information, go to Leap Card Capping.

Yes, Annual cards are available on Leap cards in Cork.

This card can only be purchased online at leapcard.ie. Go to the buy menu and select the card type from the drop down. You’ll need to complete the application details, upload a photo and pay for the card during the application process.
 

If your card's been rejected, don't panic. There could be a few simple reasons why: 

• The customers' issuing bank has declined our request for the funds
• Wrong card number entered
• Wrong CVV/CVC entered (last 3 digits on back of the card)
• Card expiration date is in the past
• Customers have had a replacement new card but using the old one
• Multiple attempts using the same card can lead to us blocking your card, if so contact us 

If you are still having issues, you can contact us here.

This card can only be purchased online at leapcard.ie. You will need to upload proof of your age and take a live selfie when ordering the card online.

You can apply for a personalised card up to 2 weeks before your birthday, i.e. 19 yr – 2weeks for a Young Adult (19-23). Your card will expire on your birthday, i.e. your 24^th birthday for a Young Adult (19-23). For a Student (24 yr +), customers need to be in full-time education
 

Student Cards are only applicable to people who are 24 years old and over. 18 year olds are eligible for a Child Card (16-18) until their 19^th birthday. Then, when they’re turning 19, they will qualify for a Young Adult Card (19-23)
 

Yes combined Rail and Bus Tickets are available on the Cork to Midleton route for more information please see our Fares Section.

Refunds will need to be requested by logging into your account on leapcard.ie
 

Each year Iarnród Éireann carries over 38 million passengers on its Intercity, DART and Commuter trains. If even a small percentage of passengers failed to pay for their tickets, the revenue lost to Iarnród Éireann would be substantial.

Fare evasion is a criminal offence. You must purchase a valid ticket for the journey you are making before you get on any train. If you do not have a valid ticket or validated Leap/Smart card when asked to produce your ticket, you can be prosecuted in the District Court under the Railway Safety Act 2005. A passenger who travels without a valid ticket faces a fine of up to €1,000 on conviction in the District Court as well as legal costs.

If you cannot produce a valid ticket when requested to do so by an authorised officer, you may be issued with a Fixed Payment Notice. This means that if you wish to avoid a court appearance and the possibility of receiving a criminal conviction, you may pay a fine of €100 plus your unpaid fare. The Fixed Payment option is only available for a period of 21 days as set out in the Railway Safety Act. If the fine is not paid within that period, a summons will issue and legal costs will be incurred.

If you have been issued with a Fixed Payment Notice you can pay it online.