How do I tap off at the same station?

To tap off at the same station, use the same card or device you tapped in with on the yellow gate reader, usually within 2–30 minutes to avoid maximum fares. While a 0–2 minute exit often triggers a maximum charge, TfL automatic refunds typically apply if you haven't done this frequently in the last 7 days.

Can I tap on and off at the same station?

Simply tap the same card or device on a reader at the same wharf, station or stop that you tapped on. You can reverse your tap on within 15 minutes for light rail and within 30 minutes for metro, train and ferry travel.

Can you tap in and out from the same station?

Same station exits

If you touch in when you enter a station and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit charge.

Can you tap in and out of the same MRT station?

No exit and re-entry at the same train station. The only exceptions are at the following MRT interchange stations: Bukit Panjang, Newton, and Tampines, where transfers between lines require tapping out of the first line and tapping in again at the connecting line.

What happens if you forget to tap off at a train station?

If you don't touch in or out at the start and end of your journey, you may be charged a penalty fare or may be prosecuted.

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Is it cheaper to tap in or buy a ticket?

Generally, tapping in (contactless/Oyster) is cheaper than buying a single paper ticket because of daily/weekly price caps and being similar to an off-peak fare, but buying advance tickets or using railcards on paper tickets can sometimes be cheaper, especially for longer journeys or with discounts not applied to tap-to-pay. For regular commutes, a season ticket is usually best, while tap-in is easiest for occasional travel. 

Is there a charge for exiting the same MTR station?

The $10 is to prevent people from entering and leaving from the same MTR station.

Why am I seeing a $0.10 charge when paying for public transport?

When you tap your GXS FlexiCard on the fare gantry, a S$0.10 pre-authorisation charge is made to ensure your card is active and ready. Don't worry, this isn't your actual fare. It will be promptly returned once the final transaction details from SimplyGo are processed.

Is it more expensive to use a credit card for MRT?

No, the fares charged using contactless credit or debit cards are the same as travel card fares. However, concessionary fares and travel passes are not available for usage with contactless credit and debit cards. Are there any additional charges to the fares when using my contactless credit or debit card for transit?

Is 10 minutes enough to change trains?

10 minutes is ideal as long as you don't dither. Of course, that's assuming the trains are on time - but a longer transfer window isn't necessarily going to protect you from a train that is sufficiently late.

How long can you stay in the MTR?

Without prejudice to the application of Paragraph 1.5, a passenger who without lawful authority or reasonable excuse fails to leave the paid area within such 150 minutes is liable to pay a surcharge which is equivalent to the current maximum adult or concessionary fare (as appropriate) for a single direction journey.

How do I claim a refund if I was overcharged?

Contact your credit card company to see whether you can dispute a charge. In some cases, the credit card company can reverse the charge. This is sometimes called a chargeback.

How do you tap on and off a train?

Always touch in and out: At the start and end of your journey (even if the gates are open) tap your contactless card or mobile device on a yellow card reader to ensure you pay the right fare. When changing trains you may need to touch your contactless card or mobile device on a pink reader.

Is it cheaper to use an Opal or debit card?

The cost to travel using your bank card will be the same as using an Opal card.

Why is First bus only charging me 10p?

Occasionally, we may authorise a small payment (e.g., 10p) to check with your card issuer that the card is valid. This is a standard process, particularly if it's the first time your card has been used or we haven't seen it in a few days.

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Contactless Bank Card & Mobile Wallet

You can use your foreign-issued Mastercard® and Visa contactless bank cards, as well as your mobile wallets for the payment of public transport fares in Singapore. No registration is required.

Why is TfL charging me 10p?

10p charges from us may seem random, but here's what's happening 👇 It's a temporary check to make sure your card is valid for travel. It's replaced with the actual fare once all your travel is complete over a 24-hour period, and this amount is usually charged at 4am.

What if I tap in and out of the same MRT station?

A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed for transfers between different rail stations. No exit and re-entry at the same station. For Newton, Tampines and Bukit Panjang Stations, you will have to tap out and in within 15 minutes to make a transfer to the other line without incurring a new boarding charge.

Does TFL refund you if you tap in and out at the same station?

You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.

Can I take MTR without an octopus card?

Apart from Octopus, you may use Single Journey Tickets to travel on the MTR.

Is tap on tap off cheaper than buying a ticket?

All you need to do is touch in and out using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay the right fare. Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

What happens if I tap in but don't tap out?

If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to. This means your journey will be incomplete and you will be charged the maximum fare.