International tourists can now directly use bank cards issued abroad by UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express to pay for rides on Chengdu’s metro, trams, and buses.

 

The introduction of the “tap-and-go” payment for foreign bank cards marks a significant advancement of Chengdu’s public transportation payment system. The following section includes several common questions passengers may have regarding the use of foreign bank cards for public transportation payment. Let us take a look!

 

 

Q: Which foreign bank cards are eligible?

A: Foreign bank cards bearing the logos of Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or UnionPay are eligible for public transportation payment. The card must be chip-enabled and support contactless payment. Prior to payment, it is necessary to activate the small-amount password-free payment feature on the card and ensure that the card has sufficient balance or credit available.

 

Q: How to use a foreign bank card for “tap-and-go” payment on public transportation?

A: Simply tap the foreign bank card near the fare gate at rail transit stations or the card reader on trams and buses. A confirmation beep indicates a successful transaction. No password is required during the process.

 

Q: How is the fare determined for public transportation payment made with a foreign bank card?

A: For public transportation payment made with a foreign bank card, the fare is charged in accordance with Chengdu’s current base fare rates for public transportation. 

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source:Chengdu Discovery