How do I check my MRT card balance?

MRT gate The simplest way is to check it at the MRT station gate. Every time you tap your card at an MRT station gate, the monitor will display your balance.



To check your MRT card balance in 2026, the method depends on your location. In Singapore, the most convenient way is using the SimplyGo app; by registering your EZ-Link or Concession card, you can view your balance and transaction history in real-time on your phone. Alternatively, you can tap your card at any General Ticketing Machine (GTM), SimplyGo Kiosk, or the card readers at the station fare gates as you exit. In Taiwan (Taipei/Kaohsiung), you can check your EasyCard or iPass balance at any MRT station "Information Center," at a ticket topping-up machine, or at the checkout counter of ubiquitous convenience stores like 7-Eleven or FamilyMart. Many users now prefer using NFC-enabled smartphones: by downloading apps like "Easy Wallet" (Taiwan) or using the "NFC reader" function on various transit apps, you can simply hold your physical card against the back of your phone to see the remaining value instantly. This digital integration has made "running out of funds" much easier to avoid for daily commuters and tourists alike.

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You can top up your EZ-Link cards via the EZ-Link app and at any of the following locations:
  1. General Ticketing Machines (GTM) at train stations.
  2. SimplyGo Kiosks at selected MRT stations, bus interchanges and Integrated Transport Hubs.
  3. SimplyGo Ticket Offices.
  4. Cheers convenience stores*
  5. 7-Eleven convenience stores*


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Your EZ-Link card is valid for use for 5 years from the date of issue. A Refund Service Charge of $1 will be charged per month for EZ-Link cards that have expired for 2 years or more.

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Here's how. Beep cards have a set expiration date regardless if they still have credits (load) and you use them daily. But you don't have to get a new one once they expire, all you have to do is go to an MRT station and have it checked at the cashier.

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Simply tap your contactless bank card (e.g. credit or debit card) or mobile device at the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses as you would usually do with your current travel card. If you are using your mobile device, remember to place your device a little longer at the fare gates or card reader. TRANSPORT?

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Add a transit card on your iPhone or Apple Watch
  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the Add button .
  3. Tap Transit Card to add a new transit card or tap Previous Card to add a transit card that you previously added to the Wallet app.
  4. Choose a transit card from the list, or search by location or card name.


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The EZ-Link mobile app is all you need for fuss-free daily commutes and seamless payments! Beat the crowd by enabling automatic top-ups, check your card balance and track transactions as you commute, and earn reward points – all from the convenience of the mobile app on your phone!

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There are several ways to pay for your bus or MRT/LRT rides: contactless bank cards, mobile wallets, stored value cards, concession cards or cash*. Children travel for free on buses and trains if they are below 0.9m in height and are accompanied by a fare-paying commuter.

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