How to ride MRT station?

Get a transport pass or tap in/out with a local app To use the public buses or MRT in Singapore, you will need to purchase a stored value card (EZ-Link Card) available at all MRT stations and bus interchanges.

How to ride MRT step by step?

How to Ride the MRT: A Beginner's Guide

1. Buy a ticket at the MRT station. The price of a train ride ranges from ₱13 to ₱28, depending on the destination. ...
2. Tap the automatic gate with your ticket.
3. Ride the train.
4. Get off at your destination station. If you're using an SJT, insert it into the inlet of the gate.

How to pay at MRT station?

Single Journey Token (Cash Fare) - This token is available at the Token Vending Machine (TVM) or Customer Service Office in any of LRT, MRT, Monorail, and BRT station. Stored Value Card (Cashless Fare) - Available at the Customer Service Office at any of LRT, MRT, Monorail, and BRT station.

How to pay for MRT rides?

Paying for Your Ride

1. Contactless Bank Cards (credit/debit cards) and Mobile Wallets.
2. SimplyGo EZ-Link Cards.
3. NETS Prepaid Cards.
4. EZ-Link and NETS FlashPay Cards.

How to use MRT for foreigners?

Get a Singapore Tourist Pass (STP), a special EZ-Link stored-value card which will allow you unlimited travel for one, two or three days. The Pass can be bought at the SimplyGo Ticket Office at selected MRT stations.

How to use Singapore MRT

Do you need a card to ride MRT?

Paying your fares with a contactless card, phone, or watch is optional. If you would like to continue paying your fares with a CharlieCard or use a weekly or monthly pass, no further action is required.

Can I ride MRT without a card?

You won't be able to ride the bus without a cashless card. Therefore, you must purchase the card at Rapid KL customer service office located at all LRT, MRT and Monorail stations or from Touch 'n Go Hubs and selected petrol stations.

What happens if I tap in and out at 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.

How to purchase an MRT ticket?

First off, you have two primary ways to buy your MRT tickets: online and at physical stations. If you prefer the convenience of digital transactions, purchasing online is simple.

Can I take MRT with a debit card?

Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.

Can I just buy a train ticket on the train?

Many rail companies operate a strict 'buy before you board' policy. This means that unless there aren't any facilities for you to use, you have to have a ticket before boarding.

How to board a train for the first time?

At the station, use the train number to read the digital board to learn what platform you should go to. On the platform, use the wagon number to see where your wagon will be for you to board. Use your seat number to check the information on the train wagon, then find your seat.

How many times can you tap contactless in a day?

You can use a contactless card as many times as you like within a day so long as each purchase is under £100. Just bear in mind that you may be asked to use chip and PIN after using contactless a few times in a row. Don't worry, it's just an extra security measure to check it's you making any payments.

What happens if I tap off twice?

If a customer taps off twice at the same Opal card pole reader within 10 seconds when exiting a station, only the first tap is successful. The second tap displays the message "already tapped off" and no further deduction is made to the card balance.

How do I know which platform my train is on?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Open the ixigo trains app or website.
• Navigate to the “Platform Locator” feature or web page.
• Enter the train name or number in the search box.
• Select the train you wish to know the platform number for.
• A new page or screen will open with the train platform number for each station.

How do foreigners use MRT?

You can buy trip tokens at each station or get a Touch and Go (TnG) card for convenience. There are several main lines in the city. If you are tourist staying in the Bukit Bintang area, you would start from the Bukit Bintang station (KG18) which is on the MRT Kajang line.

How much is a Singapore MRT card?

An EZ-Link card (non-SimplyGo) which is sold at SimplyGo Ticket Offices, SimplyGo Ticketing Service Centres, Passenger Service Centres and 7-Eleven, cost $10 each, out of which $5 is stored-value for use. The remaining $5 is the cost of the EZ-Link card (non-SimplyGo) and is non-refundable.

What happens if you forget to tap out MRT?

You will get an error message the next time you try to tap in at the MRT gantry, and have to go to the control station where the staff will ask you where was the last station you alighted and proceed to do the deduction from there.

How do I get an MRT card?

Standard Rabbit Card are available for sales at all MRT Yellow Line Ticket Offices. Standard Rabbit Card can be obtained for 200 Baht, which include 100 Baht issuing fees and 100 Baht initial stored values. There are no annual fees for Standard Rabbit Card.

How much does a beep card cost?

You can buy the Beep card at any station counter. It can be reloaded at the counter or reload machines. I only used the counter and I paid cash. The card costs 70 PHP (about USD1.

Can a tourist buy an EZ-Link card in Singapore?

In Singapore, you can get an EZ-Link card easily through our extensive network of sales points across the island. Whether you're a local resident looking to buy or replace a card, a business looking for corporate options, or a tourist in this urban jungle, we have just the card for you!