Jakarta MRT Now Accepts Contactless Credit Card Payments
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jakarta MRT now accepts contactless Visa and Mastercard credit cards for payment.
- Passengers can tap their credit cards directly at the reader to enter and exit the station.
- This new payment method aims to simplify commuter travel on the MRT.
Commuters in Jakarta can now enjoy a more convenient way to travel on the MRT system. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Jakarta has introduced a new payment option, allowing passengers to use contactless Visa and Mastercard credit cards. This eliminates the need to purchase separate MRT cards or tokens.
To use this feature, passengers simply need to tap their contactless credit card on the fare gate reader when entering and exiting the station. The fare will be automatically calculated and deducted from their credit card account. This initiative is part of MRT Jakarta's ongoing efforts to enhance the commuter experience and adopt modern payment technologies.
The introduction of credit card payments is expected to streamline the boarding process, reduce queues at ticket counters, and make travel more accessible for both local residents and tourists. MRT Jakarta continues to explore ways to improve its services and integrate seamless payment solutions for its growing ridership.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.