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<\/p>\nTL;DR: Mastercard contactless cards and mobile wallets can now be used to pay fares on Manila’s LRT-2.<\/p>\n
Commuters can tap Mastercard credit, debit or prepaid cards to pay LRT-2 fares
\nMobile wallets linked to eligible Mastercard cards are also accepted
\nThe system works at designated Fast Lanes for station entry
\nThis adds to existing cashless options like NFC payments and GCash Commute QR
\nMastercard Philippines highlighted the move as making travel more seamless and secure<\/p>\n
Commuters riding LRT-2 can now pay for their fares using Mastercard credit, debit and prepaid cards. They can also use mobile wallets linked to eligible Mastercard cards.<\/p>\n
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Mastercard credit, debit and prepaid cards can now be used when riding the LRT-2.<\/p>\n
The new contactless payment option allows passengers to use designated Fast Lanes and enter stations. They need to simply tap their card or NFC-enabled device.<\/p>\n
The feature joins existing cashless payment options on LRT-2 which include mobile NFC payments and GCash Commute QR.<\/p>\n
\u201cPublic transportation is part of everyday life for millions of Filipinos, and paying for a ride should be just as effortless. With Mastercard contactless payments now available on LRT-2, we\u2019re making everyday travel more seamless and secure, helping commuters save time and move through their journeys with greater confidence,\u201d said Jason Crasto, Mastercard\u2019s Country Manager for the Philippines.<\/p>\n
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