Rapid KL transit system operator Rapid Rail has announced that debit and credit cards can now be used at Rapid KL stations to buy tickets as well as My50 and MyCity travel pass purchases or top-ups. It added that the new payment methods are also available at Rapid KL concession card registration counters at the Pasar Seni Hub and Conlay MRT station.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said that the new payment modes will upgrade the efficiency of ticket purchases for Rapid KL users.
“It is in line with Rapid Rail’s commitment to upgrade the purchasing system and give commuters a positive travel experience. Users need not worry of carrying cash or looking for ATMs as (the additional methods) allow a safer and more seamless transaction,” said the operator.
The move towards the use of debit and credit cards will eventually see all turnstiles in public transport stations handled by Prasarana being able to accept payment via these through the open payment system by August 2025.
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yay…. new payment options…. but old service charges still exist. Why? Reload still require payment of RM0.50 for each reload. But of course this makes it cheaper to reload at station that via phone which charges 1% for credit card reloads. I have decoupled the link to my ewallet. Top up at station. Each time top up RM200. I save RM1.50.
Good, but I saw an ever better example in the US with Onyx system. So instead of using proprietary card (TnG) for concession purpose, they will set a fee cap on your card so that you’ll never pay more than let say, RM 50 for the period of 30 days. Maybe can include like tying in the card so that you can know which are Malaysian citizens so that way can provide targeted concessions. Adding on to that is Express Travel mode for Apple Pay and Google Pay and you had a modern payment system.