We appreciate many Wellingtonians are proud to be able to use their Snapper to buy the occasional cup of coffee, so this may come as a heavy blow to learn that from 1st June 2015 you will no longer be able to purchase items such as food and beverages with your Snapper.
BUT WHY?
We’re finding that most people are preferring to use their contactless bank card to buy small everyday items and save their Snapper for transport-related activities. This trend, combined with our increased focus on mobile technologies, has led us to re-evaluate the retail side of the Snapper business.
The good news is, your Snapper can still be used in many ways:
SNAPPER ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Use your Snapper to:
- catch the bus
- catch a taxi
- ride the cable car
SNAPPER IN RETAILERS
Pop into your regular Snapper retailer to:
- buy a Snapper
- check your balance
- top up your card
- buy a travel pass
SNAPPER YOUR PARKING
You don’t have to worry about carrying cash or paying a credit card fee – just Snapper your parking at over 500 on-street meters throughout Wellington.
SNAPPER ON MOBILE
If you have a Snapper and an Android mobile phone you can get the free Snapper mobile app to make balance checking and topping up instant and convenient.
SNAPPER AT SCHOOL
Many schools and campuses provide Snapper as their only payment method for their cafeteria or tuck shop. We will continue to support payments in schools or campuses until they have established adequate alternative payment methods.
Thank you for your continued support.
Team Snapper