Apple Pay Express Transit Now In Singapore For MRT Rides
Apple Pay Express Transit is now available for MRT rides in Singapore, allowing users to tap their iPhone or Apple Watch at gantries without needing to unlock or authenticate their device. While currently limited to MRT stations and not yet available for buses, the feature aims to streamline the commuting experience during peak hours.
Why it matters
This update improves public transport efficiency and user convenience for a large segment of the population in Singapore.
If you’re an iPhone user, you probably know the drill all too well: double-click the side button, authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and then use Apple Pay at the MRT gantry. Most of the time, you’ll have to do all this before you even reach the gantry, lest you fumble with your phone and hold up the peak-hour crowd. An auntie might even loudly tsk at you from behind.
Thankfully, Apple Pay Express Transit , also known as Express Mode, is finally available in Singapore, letting you use Apple Pay without having to unlock or authenticate your device first. That means a much quicker tap-and-go experience, especially when you’re squeezing through crowded MRT stations.
Here’s how it works and how to set it up before your next MRT ride.
Follow these quick steps to set it up on your phone:
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