The Annual Bee Bus Ticket
Save cash, kick the fuss and get the bus
The Annual Bee Bus Ticket is £800 for unlimited bus travel across the city region all year. This represents a saving of 23% or £240 compared to a 7-day or 28-day bus ticket over the course of a year, and your credit union can help you spread the cost.
Here’s what you need to know:
- You can apply to your local Greater Manchester credit union for the Annual Bee Bus Ticket Loan and spread the cost over the year
- Repay the credit union via weekly (£16) or monthly (£67) payments over the 12-month term
- Purchasing the ticket through a credit union is at no extra cost to you compared to paying upfront
- As a credit union member you can choose to save money whilst you repay (e.g. pay £70/month with £3 put into easily accessible savings)
- Explore all perks of credit union membership including five-star service, friendly guidance and a voice in how the credit union is run (to name a few).
So, by accessing an Annual Bee Bus Ticket through a credit union, you can spend less and travel more, all whilst building your financial resilience. What’s not to love?
Find your local Greater Manchester credit union and get applying!
Looking for tram travel? Check out our Annual Tram Ticket and Annual Bee Bus + Tram Ticket to sail around town on the trams!
Credit Union Matcher
Use this easy tool to match with a credit union in Greater Manchester and spread the cost of the annual Bee Network Tickets. Search for your employer or your postcode to find your SoundPound credit union.
Helpful Information before you apply:
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Eligibility criteria:
- You must qualify for membership for a participating credit union – You must live or work in an area covered by a credit union. Typically, this includes Greater Manchester, but some areas like Warrington or Glossop are also covered. Use the Postcode Matching tool above to check your eligibility.
- You must be 18 or older to apply for a loan.
- You are more likely to be accepted if you: Have a regular source of income with surplus funds after covering monthly loan repayments, stay current on existing credit commitments & manage a reasonable level of debt.
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Likely reasons for loan denial:
- If you’ve had defaults or a County Court Judgement (CCJ) in the last year, your application may be denied.
- If you are undergoing bankruptcy, an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), or a Debt Relief Order (DRO) we may not be able to offer you a loan.
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Financial advice:
- If you’re currently not up to date with household bills or under any debt management plan, it’s unlikely we can provide a loan. But you can seek free debt advice from organisations like StepChange, Debt Advice Foundation or your local Citizens Advice.
- For free and impartial money advice, reach out to MoneyHelper.