In addition, passengers can also pay for contactless cards at the ticket counter or connect to the card on the HCMC Metro HURC application, contributing to optimizing the travel experience and making traveling faster and easier for everyone, especially tourists to Ho Chi Minh City.
EMV tap-to-ride open payment system is increasingly popular worldwide. In just 11 months, the Visa network has processed 2 billion "touch-to-go" transactions globally, up 25% over the same period last year. This strong growth shows the level of consumer preference for contactless payment methods right at ticket gateways.
Now, this Visa card solution is available on Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. With more than 830 "Tap to Ride" projects worldwide, Visa continues to affirm its pioneering commitment to transforming urban transport through simple, convenient and safe digital payment solutions.
According to Ms. Dang Tuyet Dung - Director of Vietnam and Laos visas, the implementation of "touch to go" technology on Metro Line 1 of Ho Chi Minh City is an important step forward, helping to simplify daily travel, while contributing to promoting the country's digital transformation process and improving the passenger experience. This initiative is completely in line with the Government's long-term goals in modernizing the urban transport system.
