Buraphawithi Expressway Introduces Tap-to-Pay with Debit/Credit Cards

MGR Online•Economy•8h ago

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The Expressway Authority of Thailand is implementing a new contactless payment system for tolls on the Buraphawithi Expressway, allowing users to pay with debit and credit cards.

•The Buraphawithi Expressway (Bang Na – Chonburi) will begin accepting contactless debit and credit card payments for tolls.
•The new system, utilizing EMV Contactless technology, will be available at all 18 toll plazas and 50 lanes.
•The initiative aims to provide greater convenience, speed, and efficiency for expressway users.

Overview

•On February 25, 2026, the Buraphawithi Expressway will implement contactless toll payments.
•The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has installed EMV Contactless payment systems.
•Users can now tap debit and credit cards to pay tolls at all 18 toll plazas on the Buraphawithi Expressway.
•The new system supports Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and UnionPay cards from all banks.
•The implementation is part of EXAT's continuous development of service systems and toll collection technology.
•The contactless payment option is expected to increase convenience and reduce waiting times for users.
•Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited is the service provider for the payment system installation.
•Users will be able to pass through the toll gates immediately after tapping their EMV Contactless cards.

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Key Entities

Organization

Expressway Authority of Thailand(กทพ.)ℹ️

The organization implementing the new contactless payment system for tolls.

Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited(ธนาคารกรุงไทย จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

The service provider responsible for installing the EMV payment system.

Place

Buraphawithi Expressway(บูรพาวิถี)

The expressway where contactless toll payment will be implemented.

Buraphawithi Expressway (Bang Na – Chonburi Route)(ทางพิเศษบูรพาวิถี (ทางด่วนสายบางนา – ชลบุรี))

The specific route of the expressway being equipped with new payment technology.

Policy

Debit-Credit Cards(บัตรเดบิต–เครดิต)

Payment instruments now accepted for toll fees on the Buraphawithi Expressway.

EMV Contactless

The contactless payment technology being utilized for toll collection.

Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and UnionPay(Visa, Mastercard, JCB และ UnionPay)

Card networks supported by the new contactless payment system.