MRT Cancels Stored-Value Cards from June 1, 2026, Moves to Full EMV

Prachachat•General•83d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok's MRT is phasing out its stored-value cards in favor of a fully EMV-compliant system.

•MRT will discontinue stored-value MRT/MRT PLUS cards starting June 1, 2026.
•The transition to a 100% EMV system, supporting credit and debit cards, will commence on June 1, 2026.
•Users can refund or exchange existing MRT/MRT PLUS cards for Mangmoom EMV cards without additional fees.

•Stored-value MRT/MRT PLUS cards will stop accepting top-ups on April 1, 2026.
•MRT stored-value cards will be unusable starting June 1, 2026.
•MRT will fully implement the EMV system on June 1, 2026.
•Holders of existing MRT/MRT PLUS cards can request refunds or exchange them for Mangmoom EMV cards.
•Refunds for MRT/MRT PLUS cards are available at Blue Line and Purple Line stations from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
•The MRT announcement emphasizes preparing for a new era with a 'Full EMV System'.
•The move is part of MRT's progression towards a 'Full EMV System'.
•Users will need to transition to EMV-compliant payment methods for MRT travel.

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MRT

"Prepare to step into a new era with the 'Full EMV System.' Let's wave goodbye and count down to the end of the MRT / MRT Plus card era."

เตรียมพร้อมก้าวสู่ยุคใหม่ กับ “EMV เต็มระบบ” มาร่วมโบกมือลา และนับถอยหลัง การสิ้นสุดยุค บัตร MRT / MRT Plus

MRT

The public transportation operator in Bangkok implementing a new payment system.

MRT/MRT PLUS Stored-Value Cards(บัตรเติมเงิน MRT/MRT PLUS)

The specific type of fare card that will be discontinued by MRT.

Credit-Debit Cards(บัตรเครดิต-บัตรเดบิต)

Accepted payment methods under MRT's new EMV system.

Mangmoom EMV Card(บัตร Mangmoom EMV)

The new card offered by MRT as a replacement for discontinued stored-value cards.

The new payment standard being fully adopted by MRT for fare collection.