Can I pay cash for MRT in Singapore?
Paying for Your Ride
There are several ways to pay for your bus or MRT/LRT rides: contactless bank cards, mobile wallets, stored value cards, concession cards or cash*.
Can I use debit card for MRT?
You can simply take the card out of your wallet, tap and go. You will no longer have to make upfront top-ups or carry a separate travel card, and your train and bus fares will be processed and charged to your bank account or credit/debit card bill directly.
How much does it cost to take MRT in Singapore?
The price of the Singapore MRT depends on the distance travelled. It varies between 1.50 SGD ( US$ 1.10) and 2.50 SGD ( US$ 1.80) per journey. If you want to save on transport, the best option is the EZ-Link card or the Singapore Tourist Pass.
Is MRT free in Singapore?
Bus and train (MRT and/or LRT) fares in Singapore are charged according to the total distance travelled in a journey and this is known as the Distance Fares system. It lets you make transfers without paying a charge each time you board a bus or train during a journey.
Is it more expensive to use bank card for MRT?
You will be charged an administrative fee of up to $0.50 if you are using a foreign-issued contactless card for your MRT fare. The fare should be exactly the same if you use a bank card or your travel card.
Is SimplyGo same as EZ-Link?
For those who don’t know what these are, EZ-Link, EZ-Reload, and SimplyGo are different ways of contactless payments that you can use while paying for your public transport. Both EZ-Reload and SimplyGo offers auto top-up functions, allowing you to avoid the hassle of topping up your cards!
Can I use my phone to pay for MRT?
No worries, you can now use your phone to pay for travelling fares. BUT, this is (sadly) only available to 19 Android models from Samsung, LG and Sony.
How can I use MRT without EZ-Link?
Simply tap your contactless bank card (e.g. credit or debit card) or mobile device at the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses as you would usually do with your current travel card. If you are using your mobile device, remember to place your device a little longer at the fare gates or card reader.
How can I use MRT without EZ Link?
Is paying MRT with credit card more expensive?
Any of the SimplyGo-enabled cards can be directly tapped at the MRT/bus gantries or added to mobile wallets and used. No; there are no additional fees for using locally-issued credit cards.