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Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Metro payment methods

Check how to enter the gates, buy tickets and use fare cards on Helsinki Metro. Operated by Helsinki Regional Transport Authority; last verified on 2026-07-22.

Official website ↗
Yes
bank card at gate
Yes
open-loop payment

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Helsinki Metro?

Yes. Helsinki Metro accepts physical contactless bank cards directly at its fare gates. Documented schemes: Visa, Mastercard.

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Passenger access

Gate entry

Transit card

Yes
HSL card Source: HSL ticketing

Contactless bank card

Yes
Visa, Mastercard Source: HSL contactless Select zones before tapping at the card reader; the purchased ticket is stored against the card.

Mobile wallet

Yes
Contactless bank-card wallet Source: HSL contactless

QR gate entry

Yes
HSL app ticket Source: HSL app

Official app

Yes
HSL app Source: HSL app

Paper ticket or token

No
HSL uses cards, app tickets, contactless payment and machine-issued digital fare products.

Visitor pass

Yes
HSL day ticket Source: HSL visitors

Purchase and top-up

Ticket purchase

Cash

Partial
Ticket-machine availability and payment options vary by location.

Bank card

Yes
Source: HSL visitors

Contactless card

Yes
Source: HSL visitors

Mobile wallet

Unknown

QR payment

Unknown

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