Paying for rides on MRT-3 has become easier, faster, and more convenient with the launch of new cashless payment methods on Friday by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in partnership with other government agencies and the private sector. MRT-3 now offers contactless fare payments for a smoother, hassle-free travel experience.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon explained that passengers can now board trains simply by tapping the turnstiles using a GCash Commuter QR Code, an Android phone with Near Field Communication (NFC) capability, or a debit or credit card.
“Walang dagdag sa pasahe dito. ‘Yung sistema, kung ano ang ikakaltas sa GCash nyo, sa credit card nyo, sa debit card nyo, pareho lang kung bumili kayo ng single journey ticket,” Sec. Dizon said during the launch at MRT-3 Ayala Station.
He added that passengers no longer need to line up for single journey tickets (SJT), as they can head straight to the turnstiles and pay via cashless options.
This integrated setup is the first of its kind globally, allowing multiple payment methods—NFC, QR codes, debit, credit, and more—on a single terminal, without any additional cost to passengers or the government.
“First of its kind ito sa whole world. Halos lahat ng payment modes pwede in one device. Ito ang tinutulak sa atin ng Pangulo na gawing convenient ang travel experience,” Dizon said.
“Malaking bagay ang tulong ng mga partners gaya ng BSP, DICT, DTI, Landbank, G-Cash, VISA, at KentKart upang matupad ito,” he added.
Similar cashless systems will also be implemented in LRT-1 and LRT-2 in the coming months, in partnership with RCBC.
