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Can I top up iLink on a bus in Northern Ireland?
Some iLink day and week products can be topped up on board Ulsterbus and Goldliner, but not on Metro.
Translink states that day and week iLink top-ups can be available on board Ulsterbus and Goldliner services. Metro does not offer the same on-board iLink top-up facility.
Because payment and ticketing rules can change, check the current Translink guidance before relying on an on-board top-up for an essential journey.
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25 September 2026
