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Singapore, Singapore

MRT and LRT payment methods

Check how to enter the gates, buy tickets and use fare cards on MRT and LRT. Operated by Land Transport Authority; last verified on 2026-07-21.

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

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on MRT and LRT?

Yes. MRT and LRT 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
SimplyGo EZ-Link, NETS Prepaid Card Source: SimplyGo

Contactless bank card

Yes
Visa, Mastercard Source: SimplyGo

Mobile wallet

Yes
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay Source: SimplyGo

QR gate entry

No

Official app

Partial
The SimplyGo app supports account and card management; gate entry uses cards/devices.

Paper ticket or token

No

Visitor pass

Yes
Singapore Tourist Pass Source: SimplyGo

Purchase and top-up

Ticket purchase

Cash

Partial
Top-up and purchase options vary by machine and card product.

Bank card

Yes
Visa, Mastercard Source: SimplyGo

Contactless card

Yes
Visa, Mastercard Source: SimplyGo

Mobile wallet

Partial
Treated as partial because machine support can vary; gate entry is separately verified.

QR payment

Unknown

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