Taipei Metro to fully enable credit card contactless payments from July 1; Mastercard offers up to 100% cashback with 3 banks

Taipei Metro is set to fully integrate contactless credit card payments for all passengers starting July 1. Mastercard announced its collaboration with Taipei Metro, making it the sole payment brand that allows seamless contactless travel across metro systems in northern, central, and southern Taiwan.

To encourage adoption, Mastercard has partnered with CTBC Bank, E.SUN Bank, and First Bank. From July 1 to December 31, 2026, cardholders using CTBC Bank's uni-love co-branded card with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay for Taipei Metro rides can receive up to 7% cashback after claiming a coupon. E. SUN Bank is offering a 100% cashback promotion for rides made with Mastercard via Apple Pay between July 1 and September 30, 2026, with its Green Card also providing an additional 5% cashback.

First Bank is offering 10% cashback for new iLEO credit cardholders who use contactless payment on Taipei Metro within 90 days of card approval, running from July 1 to December 31, 2026. These promotions aim to boost the use of contactless payments for public transit.

Mastercard's economic research indicates a growing appeal for Taiwan as a travel destination. The Mastercard Economics Institute's "2026 Travel Trends Report" shows Taipei ranking seventh in Asia-Pacific for international flight booking growth from June to September this year, highlighting Taiwan's sustained attractiveness to global tourists.

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Mastercard is the only payment brand that connects metro systems in northern, central, and southern Taiwan.