iPhone Linked to Credit Card for Taipei Metro Entry from July 1, Unlock-Free: Apple Pay Setup Q&A

Taipei Metro's trial of credit card contactless entry previously only supported Taishin International Bank credit cards. Starting July 1, all domestic and international credit cards, as well as mobile payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay linked to credit cards, will be supported at contactless gates.

During Taipei Metro's trial of credit card contactless entry, iPhone or Apple Watch users had to unlock their devices or wake them up before passing through the gates, which was inconvenient. This new feature includes the long-awaited "Apple Pay Express Transit (ECP)" for Apple users. In Express Transit mode, iPhone and Apple Watch users will no longer need to unlock their screens to pass through the gates.

For Android or Samsung phone and smartwatch users, completing the setup for Google Pay or Samsung Wallet will allow them to enter without unlocking their devices, requiring no additional settings.

iPhone, Android, or Samsung users can search the official websites of Apple, Google, and Samsung (in their FAQ sections) for instructions on whether their credit card issuer supports mobile payment linking.

Enabling "Express Transit Mode" on your iPhone Wallet is simple:

No. Currently, only Taipei Metro offers these payment functions. Credit cards and payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay cannot be used to pay fares on buses. (Editor: Cheng Yi-chun) 1150630

(CNA website, June 30) Taipei Metro will begin accepting domestic and international credit cards, as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay linked to credit cards for entry starting July 1. After setting up their phones, users can enter and exit gates using mobile payments without unlocking their devices or waking them up. In iPhone's Express Transit mode, payment is possible even when the battery is depleted. How to set up on iOS? Can Android users also enter and exit without unlocking? CNA has compiled a Q&A to help you understand.

Taipei Metro's trial of credit card contactless entry previously only supported Taishin International Bank credit cards. Starting July 1, all domestic and international credit cards, as well as mobile payments like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay linked to credit cards, will be supported at contactless gates.

During Taipei Metro's trial of credit card contactless entry, iPhone or Apple Watch users had to unlock their devices or wake them up before passing through the gates, which was inconvenient. This new feature includes the long-awaited "Apple Pay Express Transit (ECP)" for Apple users. In Express Transit mode, iPhone and Apple Watch users will no longer need to unlock their screens to pass through the gates.

For Android or Samsung phone and smartwatch users, completing the setup for Google Pay or Samsung Wallet will allow them to enter without unlocking their devices, requiring no additional settings.

iPhone, Android, or Samsung users can search the official websites of Apple, Google, and Samsung (in their FAQ sections) for instructions on whether their credit card issuer supports mobile payment linking.

Taipei Metro's entire network of gates will simultaneously support international credit card organizations including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover Network, and Diners Club International. Foreign travelers will not need to purchase separate tickets; they can travel throughout Taipei with just their device.

Enabling "Express Transit Mode" on your iPhone Wallet is simple:

1. Find and open the "Wallet" app on your iPhone.

2. Select a card.

3. Tap the "More" button, then select "Card Details."

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to select "Express Transit Card Setting" or "Express Mode."

5. Choose your preferred credit card or other compatible card to complete the setup.

Afterward, simply hold your iPhone near the card reader to pass through the gate, without needing to unlock the device or wake it up beforehand. In Express Transit mode, your iPhone can still complete payments for public transportation even when its battery is depleted and the device is turned off.

No. Currently, only Taipei Metro offers these payment functions. Credit cards and payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay cannot be used to pay fares on buses. (Editor: Cheng Yi-chun) 1150630

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