Scenario: Paying by Cash or Card
Conversation : 1
BeginnerBest Practice
Traveler: Hi. Can I pay for the ticket with cash?
Clerk: Yes, cash is accepted.
Traveler: What about card?
Clerk: Yes, we take cards too.
Traveler: Great. I’ll use my card, please.
Clerk: Alright. Please tap your card here.
Examples
1: cash
Meaning: Money in the form of coins or notes.
Sentences Using cash for better understanding
1 .Do you accept cash?
2 .I paid in cash at the counter.
3 .She always uses cash on buses.
2: card
Meaning: A plastic payment method like a credit or debit card.
Sentences Using card for better understanding
1 .You can pay with a card here.
2 .He tapped his card on the machine.
3 .Is card payment available?
Conversation : 2
IntermediateBest Practice
Passenger: Excuse me, can I use my debit card to pay for the train?
Staff: Yes, we accept both debit and credit cards.
Passenger: Is there any extra charge for using a card?
Staff: No, there's no extra charge.
Passenger: Perfect. I’ll go ahead with my card then.
Staff: Just tap your card on the reader to pay.
Examples
1: debit card
Meaning: A card that takes money directly from your bank.
Sentences Using debit card for better understanding
1 .She used a debit card to buy the ticket.
2 .I only have a debit card right now.
3 .Can I pay with a debit card?
2: charge
Meaning: An amount of money asked for a service or product.
Sentences Using charge for better understanding
1 .Is there a charge for using a card?
2 .They added a small charge for luggage.
3 .There’s no extra charge on weekends.
Conversation : 3
ProBest Practice
Customer: Hi, can I pay using a digital wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Ticket Officer: Yes, we support contactless payments including digital wallets.
Customer: Awesome. I also have a travel card. Can I use that too?
Ticket Officer: Absolutely. Just make sure it’s topped up.
Customer: Got it. I'll use Apple Pay today.
Ticket Officer: Please hold your phone near the reader to pay.
Examples
1: digital wallet
Meaning: An app used to store payment information electronically.
Sentences Using digital wallet for better understanding
1 .I used my digital wallet to pay for the metro.
2 .Digital wallets are quick and easy.
3 .Can I use a digital wallet here?
2: contactless
Meaning: Payment made by tapping a card or phone without swiping.
Sentences Using contactless for better understanding
1 .We offer contactless payment options.
2 .Just use your contactless card here.
3 .Is contactless available for buses?