Halbtax Plus takes the standard half-fare discount and adds prepaid travel credit at a steeper discount, aimed at people who travel more than an occasional Halbtax user but not enough to justify a full annual pass (GA).
How it works
You buy Halbtax Plus in one of several credit tiers (loaded as a set amount of prepaid travel credit for the year). Trips are deducted from that credit at a discount steeper than standard half-fare pricing, until the credit runs out or the year ends.
Current price tiers
You still need an active standard Half-Fare Travelcard underneath (CHF 190/year for adults, see our Halbtax review). On top of that, adult PLUS credit tiers: PLUS 1000 costs CHF 800 deposit for CHF 1,000 of travel credit (a CHF 200 bonus), PLUS 2000 costs CHF 1,500 for CHF 2,000 of credit (CHF 500 bonus), PLUS 3000 costs CHF 2,100 for CHF 3,000 of credit (CHF 900 bonus). Youth tiers (age 6 to under 25) are cheaper: CHF 600, CHF 1,125, and CHF 1,575 respectively for the same CHF 1,000/2,000/3,000 credit amounts.
Last checked 22 July 2026 against SBB’s published pricing at sbb.ch. Confirm current tiers and pricing directly with SBB before buying.
Who it makes sense for
- Regular travellers who take multiple trips a month but don’t commute daily on a fixed route
- People who want to lock in a travel budget upfront, rather than paying per trip
- Households who travel together often and want to plan a fixed annual transport cost
Where it falls short
If you use up your credit early in the year, you’re back to standard half-fare pricing (or need to buy more credit), so it rewards fairly consistent, predictable travel rather than one big trip and then nothing. Daily commuters are usually still better off with a regional pass or GA, see our SBB passes guide for the full comparison.
Best for / avoid if
Best for: frequent-but-not-daily travellers who want predictable travel costs and a steeper discount than standard Halbtax.
Avoid if: your travel is either very occasional (plain Halbtax is enough) or a genuine daily commute (an annual pass likely wins).
Not sure which fits? Try the Financial Planner, it factors in your commute pattern when comparing transport options.
